Setting the time zone after an IPL
You can use System i® Navigator to change the Time zone (QTIMZON) system value after an initial program load (IPL). You can also use this method to ensure that the time zone is set properly if the Offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) value was not correct during the upgrade or installation of IBM® i software.
You can change or edit the QTIMZON system value using System i Navigator. You can also specify this system value in a 5250 emulator session by using the Work with System Values (WRKSYSVAL) or the Change System Value (CHGSYSVAL) command.
Note: If
a change to a different time zone description results in a different offset,
the change will cause the local system time, system value QTIME, to change.
In addition, the system value QUTCOFFSET will change to match this new offset.
Complete the following steps to change the Time zone (QTIMZON) system value using System i Navigator:
- From System i Navigator, expand .
- View the time zones listed in the Available time zones field, and select the time zone you want to use on the system. You can also create your own time zone.
- Click Change system value.
- Click OK to continue with the change request.
View the online help for more information specific to each field.