Server time issue

Question

Hi,
Win 2016 server does always get one hour late by itself. What can be the reason of this?

Answer 1

Hi @Peter_1985

w32tm /resync

w32tm /query /status Verify your sync status

For more detailed steps check on the below URL's
command to sync a Windows server to its configured time source
Fast Troubleshooting for Windows Time Service (w32time) Synchronization

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Answer 2

Hi,
FYI

C:\Users\Administrator>w32tm /resync
Sending resync command to local computer
The computer did not resync because no time data was available.

C:\Users\Administrator>w32tm /query /status
Leap Indicator: 0(no warning)
Stratum: 1 (primary reference - syncd by radio clock)
Precision: -6 (15.625ms per tick)
Root Delay: 0.0000000s
Root Dispersion: 10.0000000s
ReferenceId: 0x4C4F434C (source name: "LOCL")
Last Successful Sync Time: 2/14/2021 8:58:43 PM
Source: Local CMOS Clock
Poll Interval: 6 (64s)

Answer 3

Hard to tell with what you posted.

Some general info

• All domain members should use NT5DS domain time.
• Desktops and member servers sync with any domain controller.
• Domain controllers sync with PDC emulator (one per domain)
• PDC emulator in child domain can sync with any domain controller in parent domain.
• PDC emulator in parent domain syncs with either a hardware clock or possibly an external source.
  https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/nepapfe/2013/03/01/its-simple-time-configuration-in-active-directory/

Answer 4

Hi,
Please refer to this detailed doc for configuring time in Server 2016:
Accurate Time for Windows Server 2016

Best regards.

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Answer 5

Hi,
How was the time of server being affected? How to avoid it?