### set time

Use the set time command to set and display the time and date kept by the device/terminal server.

Normal users can display the time and date. Root privileges are required to set them.

#### Command Syntax

Enter the set time command as shown below to set or display the time and date.

`set time [date=mon.day.yr] [time=hr.min.sec] [hrmode={12|24}] [AM|PM] [dayofweek={sun|mon|tue|wed|thu|fri|sat}]`

#### Command Fields

Command Field | Description
date | Specifies the month (expressed numerically), day, and year (use only two digits for the year), separated by periods.
time | Specifies the hour, minute, and second, separated by periods.
hrmode | 12 - 12-hour clock 24 - 24-hour clock
AM|PM | Specifies AM or PM when hrmode=12.
dayofweek | Specifies the day of the week.

#### Command Examples

##### Displaying the Time

In this example, the set time command displays the current time and date:

`set time`

##### Setting the Time

In this example, the set time command sets the time and date.

`set time time=17.05 date=12.25.97`