Setting the correct timezone is essential for your conference. It ensures that conference schedules, submission deadlines, and email timestamps are all displayed accurately for your attendees. Getting this wrong can cause confusion with submission cutoff times and session start times.

Some commonly used timezone values for quick reference:

Step 1: Open the .env File

Locate and open the .env file in the root directory of your Leconfe installation. You can use any text editor, a file manager on your hosting panel, or an SSH terminal with commands like nano .env.

Step 2: Add the Timezone Configuration

Scroll to the bottom of the .env file and add the following line:

APP_TIMEZONE="Asia/Jakarta"

You can replace Asia/Jakarta with your preferred timezone from the list above or the full reference table below.

Preview of the timezone setting in Leconfe:

Step 3: Save and Apply Changes

After saving the .env file, you must clear the application cache for the timezone change to take effect. Run the following command in your terminal from the Leconfe directory:

php artisan config:cache

Alternatively, you can restart your web server to apply all configuration changes at once.

Complete List of Supported Timezones