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Change default timezone in MySQL

How to change default timezone in MySQL?


The timezone on SiteGround’s servers is CST. This is a global setting which cannot be changed.

1) Modify the MySQL NOW() function.

2) Selecting the current date/time:

SELECT NOW();

If you want to add 2 hours to the result,

3) Use the following syntax:

SELECT DATE_ADD(NOW(), INTERVAL 2 HOUR);

if you want to subtract 2 hours from the server timezone,

4) Use this query:

SELECT DATE_SUB(NOW(), INTERVAL 2 HOUR);

Using DATE_SUB and DATE_ADD, you can modify the query result to fit your specific needs.


Vishwajit Kale
Vishwajit Kale blazed onto the digital marketing scene back in 2015 and is the digital marketing strategist of Hostripples, a company that aims to provide affordable web hosting solutions. Vishwajit is experienced in digital and content marketing along with SEO. He's fond of writing technology blogs, traveling and reading.

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