When you upload a file to a web hosting instance using an FTP client, its last modification time may be incorrect. This can be caused by a time zone mismatch between the FTP client and the web hosting server.
Symptom
After uploading a file using an FTP client, you find that the file's last modification time is 8 hours ahead of your local time.
Possible cause
This issue is caused by a time zone mismatch between your FTP client and the web hosting server. To resolve it, adjust the time zone offset in your FTP client.
Solution
- Start FileZilla.This topic uses FileZilla as an example. The steps are similar for other FTP clients.
Go to .
In the Site Manager dialog box, under Select entry, select your site.
Click the Advanced tab. In the Adjust server time offset: section, enter -8 in the Hours text box.
Click Connect.
After you connect, verify that the last modification time of files on the server matches your local time.
If the last modification time is correct, the issue is resolved.
If the last modification time is still incorrect, submit a ticket.