Short answer
To install tzupdate on Omarchy, open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add tzupdate. It is a 1.2 MB download (2.5 MB installed), version 3.1.0-2, licensed MIT. Set the system timezone based on IP geolocation. Free and open source.
Install tzupdate on Omarchy
tzupdate is a small command-line tool that figures out your timezone by looking up your public IP address against geolocation services, then updates the system timezone automatically. It's meant for machines that move around, or for skipping manual timezone setup entirely. A preview flag lets you see the detected timezone before it changes anything.
- Open a terminal.
- Run the install command:
omarchy pkg add tzupdate - Check it landed. Pacman should list version 3.1.0-2:
pacman -Qi tzupdate
Open and use tzupdate
tzupdate has no window of its own: it is a command-line tool, library or system component. To see the commands it added to your PATH:
pacman -Ql tzupdate | grep /usr/bin/tzupdate requirements and compatibility
- Network access to reach IP geolocation services
- Root/administrator privileges to change the system timezone
Pricing and license
Free and open source. License: MIT.
Uninstall tzupdate
omarchy pkg drop tzupdatetzupdate package facts
| Package | tzupdate |
|---|---|
| Version | 3.1.0-2 |
| Category | Utilities |
| License | MIT |
| Download | 1.2 MB |
| Installed size | 2.5 MB |
| Built | 2026-10-09 |
| Pricing | Free and open source |
| Made by | Chris Down |
Frequently asked questions
How do I install tzupdate on Omarchy?
Open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add tzupdate. The download is 1.2 MB and it takes 2.5 MB once installed. Omarchy pulls in any dependencies automatically.
Is tzupdate free?
Free and open source. The package is licensed MIT.
How do I uninstall tzupdate?
Run omarchy pkg drop tzupdate. It removes the package from your system.
What does tzupdate depend on?
tzupdate declares no dependencies in the Omarchy package database.
Is tzupdate a desktop app?
No. tzupdate has no window of its own; it is a command-line tool, library or system component.
Is tzupdate in the official Omarchy repo?
Yes. It is published as tzupdate (version 3.1.0-2) in the official Omarchy package repository. Chris Down makes it. Project site: https://github.com/cdown/tzupdate. This site is unofficial: an independent community project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Omacom or David Heinemeier Hansson. Built with David's blessing.