Unable to change the timezone of Mysql server

To change the timezone of a MySQL server, you can follow these steps:

1. Check Current Timezone: Before changing the timezone, it's a good idea to check the current timezone setting. You can do this by running the following SQL query in MySQL:

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   SELECT @@global.time_zone, @@session.time_zone;
   
   

2. Set Global Timezone: To change the global timezone setting for the MySQL server, you need to edit the MySQL configuration file (my.cnf or my.ini), depending on your operating system. Look for the [mysqld] section and add or modify the following line:

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   default_time_zone = 'your_desired_timezone'
   
   

   Replace 'your_desired_timezone' with the timezone you want to set. For example, 'UTC', 'America/New_York', etc.

3. Restart MySQL Server: After making the changes, you need to restart the MySQL server for the changes to take effect.

   In Linux:

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   sudo service mysql restart
   
   

   In Windows:
   Use the Services panel or the command line to restart the MySQL service.

4. Verify Timezone Change: After the server restarts, you can again run the query from step 1 to verify that the timezone has been updated.

5. Update Existing Data: Changing the server timezone won't automatically update the stored timestamps in your data. If you need to update existing data, you'll need to run SQL statements to adjust the timestamps accordingly.

Keep in mind that changing the timezone may have implications for your data and application. It's important to understand how changing the timezone could affect your data and test thoroughly after making any changes.

Note that these steps assume that you have administrative access to your MySQL server and are allowed to make configuration changes. If you're using a managed MySQL service, the steps might differ based on the service's features and limitations.