Set Date and time via command line

Let's find out how to set Date and time via command line on linux and windows:




  • On Linux via terminal


    System time (Must have sudo privilege)

    date -s '2015-07-28 15:27:30'
    Hardware time

    Let's set the hardware clock to the current system time:

    hwclock --systohc

  • On Windows via command prompt terminal

    System time (Must have Administrator privilege)
    date
    The current date is: 07/28/2015
    Enter the new date: (mm-dd-yy)_
    time
    The current time is: 15:34:03.44
    Enter the new time: _

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