Title: How to Change PHP Time Zone in Shared Hosting  
PrimaryCategory: cPanel &amp; WHM Hosting  
Type: Procedural  
Tags: php, timezone, php.ini, shared_hosting, date.timezone  
Source UI Terms: None  
Source Reference: How to Change PHP Time Zone in Shared Hosting  

Prerequisites:  
- Access to the php.ini configuration file on your shared hosting environment.

Steps:  
1) Locate and open the php.ini file in your hosting account.  
2) Find the parameter named `date.timezone` within the php.ini file.  
3) Edit the `date.timezone` parameter to your desired time zone value.  
   Example:  
   ```  
   date.timezone = &quot;UTC&quot;  
   ```  
4) Save the changes to the php.ini file.  
5) Restart the web server or apply the changes according to your hosting provider&#39;s instructions to activate the new timezone setting.  

Warnings:  
- Ensure you input a valid PHP time zone identifier as per the PHP supported time zones list.  
- Incorrect modifications to the php.ini file can disrupt PHP functionality.  

Summary:  
You can correct incorrect website time display by updating the `date.timezone` setting in your php.ini file on shared hosting to your desired time zone.  

Evaluation Pairs:  
Q: How do I set PHP to use the UTC time zone on my shared hosting?  
A: Edit the `date.timezone` parameter in your php.ini file to `date.timezone = &quot;UTC&quot;` and save the changes.  

Q: What file do I need to edit to change the PHP time zone in shared hosting?  
A: You need to edit the php.ini configuration file.  

Q: What should I do after editing the php.ini file to ensure the timezone change takes effect?  
A: You should restart your web server or follow your hosting provider&#39;s procedure to apply the new configuration.

When your website shows incorrect time due to PHP configuration. This article explains how to change the PHP time zone by updating the <code>date.timezone</code> setting in the php.ini file, with an example for reference.
 
User can edit the PHP time zone by editing the parameter &quot;date.timezone &quot; in php.ini. EXAMPLE:
date.timezone = &quot;UTC&quot;

When your website shows incorrect time due to PHP configuration. This article explains how to change the PHP time zone by updating the date.timezone setting in the php.ini file, with an example for reference.