Setting Your Timezone Using .htaccess
For precise control over the timezone settings of your PHP scripts, it is recommended to set the timezone in the PHP configuration rather than relying on the server's default setting. While you can set this directly using PHP settings, for quick changes, the .htaccess file in your hosting environment can also be used.
Recommended Method: It's best to set your timezone using PHP settings, which you can do by following our guide on Custom PHP TimeZone setting.
Setting Timezone in .htaccess
If you prefer to use .htaccess for this purpose, simply add the following line to the .htaccess file located in your public_html directory:
php_value date.timezone 'Region/Zone'
Replace Region/Zone with the timezone you wish to set for your application. For example, if you want to set the timezone to Eastern Standard Time, you would use:
php_value date.timezone 'America/New_York'
Make sure to use the correct syntax for the timezone you are setting. You can find a list of supported timezones on the official PHP website:
Note: The .htaccess file is a powerful configuration file that can control many aspects of your website's behavior. Ensure that you create a backup of your .htaccess file before making any changes to it.
If you have trouble setting the timezone or you find that the changes do not take effect, please contact our support team for assistance.
