Linux Desktop time zone

Question

I am a consultant for a business using Teams. The rest of the business runs on Windows but my systems are Linux Mint.  The Teams desktop app for Linux I find works perfectly (so far) except that it insists on operating on UTC time. For most things this is not a major issue, just annoying as chat timestamps are all wrong, but it makes life difficult when it comes to scheduling anything in the Calendar.  

I have tried to reset my system's real time clock in BIOS but my OS corrects it back to UTC on reboot - which is ok as every other program on the computer expects it to be UTC (Linux standard - well, pretty much standard for everyone except Microsoft).  

It is strange that an application supposedly made for Linux expects a Windows standard on this one thing. Programming oversight perhaps? Is there a workaround (other than using the web app) or a fix happening?

Thanks

Answer 1

Hi crionsynx

Thanks for the advice.

I followed the instructions to make Linux use local time, rebooted, checked the RTC (all good), but Teams app is still working in UTC.  The web version is fine so I guess I'm stuck with that for anything involving calendar & scheduling with other team members.  Oh well, I suppose I'll be discovering what functionality is missing from the web version, which is always good to know. 

Much appreciated

Hi Lance59,

I'm an Independent Advisor and consumer of Microsoft products just like you. Let me help you with your concern.

You can make Linux use local time instead of UTC.

Follow the steps from the below link.

https://www.howtogeek.com/323390/how-to-fix-win...

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Answer 2

I found similar issue for Microsoft Teams Mac version in the user feedback forum. You can also file feedback for linux desktop if you desire.

https://microsoftteams.uservoice.com/forums/555...

Answer 3

Hi Lance59,

I'm an Independent Advisor and consumer of Microsoft products just like you. Let me help you with your concern.

You can make Linux use local time instead of UTC.

Follow the steps from the below link.

https://www.howtogeek.com/323390/how-to-fix-win...

Standard Disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.