How to change the time in my cpanel?

Here’s how to change the cPanel time, but you should keep in mind this first:

cPanel users usually cannot change the server time directly unless they have root (admin) access to WHM.

If you’re a regular cPanel user (shared hosting, etc.):

You can’t change the server time yourself, but you can:

1. Set the correct time zone in your PHP scripts (like WordPress, etc.).

2. Use this in ‘.htaccess’ or ‘php.ini’:

ini

date.timezone = "America/New_York"  ; or your correct time zone

3. Or add this in PHP code:

php

date_default_timezone_set('America/New_York');

If you have root access (VPS or dedicated server):

You can change the server time from WHM (Web Host Manager):

1. Log in to WHM (not cPanel).

2. Go to “Server Configuration” > “Server Time”.

3. Select your correct time zone from the dropdown.

4. Click Change TimeZone” and confirm.

Conclusion

If you’re on shared hosting and can’t access certain settings, consider upgrading to a VPS or dedicated server where you have full control over your environment—including time configurations, performance tuning, and security options.

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