Adjusting the timezone for PHP in your hosting environment is a straightforward process that significantly impacts the functionality of PHP-based applications, especially when managing date and time operations. By default, Hostyt servers use Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). However, customizing the timezone to match your local time can be done by modifying the date.timezone directive in the php.ini file.
Setting the Timezone in PHP.ini
Here’s how you can set your desired timezone for PHP in your Hostyt hosting account:
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Access cPanel: Log into your Hostyt cPanel.
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Navigate to File Manager: Scroll to the Files section and click on File Manager.
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Locate the public_html Folder: In the File Manager, find and click on the
public_htmlfolder. -
Find or Create php.ini: Within
public_html, look for the php.ini file. If it doesn't exist, create a new one by clicking the +File button, naming it php.ini, and clicking Create New File. -
Edit php.ini: Right-click on the php.ini file and select Edit.
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Insert Timezone Code: At the top of the php.ini file, add the following line, replacing "Europe/Warsaw" with your preferred timezone:
date.timezone = "Europe/Warsaw"
Ensure to replace "Europe/London" with the appropriate timezone for your location. -
Save Changes: After adding the timezone setting, click Save Changes.
Verifying Your Timezone Setting
To confirm that your timezone setting has taken effect:
- Visit your phpinfo page (e.g.,
https://yourdomain.com/phpinfo.php), ensuring you replace "yourdomain.com" with your actual domain. This page will display your current PHP configuration, including the updated timezone setting.
Remember, setting an accurate timezone in your php.ini file is essential for the proper execution of date/time functions in your PHP applications and can also resolve errors related to date/time settings in your web server logs.
For detailed instructions on creating a phpinfo page, go here.