LINUX: How to Set Date/Time to a particular Date/time on Linux Machine Using Date Command?

Below command can be used.

date --set="<dd> <mon> <yyyy> <hr>:<mm>:<ss>"

For e.g. if you want to set the date/time to 15th August 2019 13:10:20 your command will look like this.

date --set="15 AUG 2019 13:10:20"

Products to which Article Applies

All Linux Operating Systems

Additional Reference

https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/howto-set-date-time-from-linux-command-prompt/

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