How to allow a VPS to set custom timezone

A VPS owner cannot by default specify a custom timezone. The timezone that is configured on the node is used by the VPS. Users may occasionally require a specific timezone based on where they are in the world. Sys_time must be enabled on your node for a VPS to be able to set its own time.

Please schedule a maintenance window as it involves a VPS reboot. Usually a maintenance window of 10 to 15 minutes is sufficient.

Login to your node and execute the commands below.
#vzctl stop
#vzctl set –save –capability sys_time:on
#vzctl start

Now try changing the timezone OR date on your VPS.
#ln -fs /usr/share/zoneinfo/Asia/Calcutta /etc/localtime

Feel free to contact our support team if in case you wish to set a different timezone.