Setting the date and time

Last Updated : Jun 10, 2026 |

About this task

To configure time for a virtual machine, first you need to configure the host time, and then sync the time of the virtual machine with the host time.

Procedure

  1. In the vSphere Client inventory, select the host where the virtual machine is located.
  2. Click the Configuration tab.
  3. In the Software section, click Time Configuration.
  4. Click Properties in the upper-right corner of the screen.
  5. In the Time Configuration window, do one of the following:

    • To change the time manually, in the Date and Time field, set the appropriate date and time.

    • To synchronize the time kept by a host system to a reference NTP server, click Options and configure NTP server settings.

  6. Click OK.
  7. To set the Communication Manager virtual machine time, right-click the Communication Manager virtual machine and select Edit Settings.
  8. In the Options tab, click VMware Tools.
  9. Select the Synchronize guest time with host check box and click OK.