How to change the time zone on Managed Service for Kubernetes cluster nodes
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Updated at December 17, 2025
Case description
- You need to change the default time zone on Managed Service for Kubernetes cluster nodes.
- You need to set the time zone for one or more Managed Service for Kubernetes cluster nodes.
Solution
All VMs created in Yandex Cloud, including Managed Service for Kubernetes cluster nodes, synchronize their system clock with the physical hypervisor in the UTC+0 time zone.
Tip
We recommend updating your app code to change the time zone to the one you need, e.g., UTC+3 (Moscow/Riyadh).
Setting the time zone can also be important when running CronJob events, as such events in Managed Service for Kubernetes default to the time specified on the Controller Manager. For step-by-step guide on specifying the time zone for specific CronJob events, refer to this Kubernetes article.
If nothing helped
If the above actions did not help, create a support ticket. Provide the following information in your ticket:
- Managed Service for Kubernetes cluster ID.
- Your use case that involves changing the default time zone to the one of your choice.