# VOXL2 Time

Source: https://forum.modalai.com/topic/4903/voxl2-time
Category: General Questions (https://forum.modalai.com/category/2/general-questions)
Posted: 2025-12-03 19:25:57 UTC by voxltester
Replies: 3 · Views: 420

## voxltester · 2025-12-03 19:25:57 UTC

Hi,
I am wondering when the time sync function is updated on VOXL2?
When I run `date` on VOXL2, it shows the old time when the SDK developed.
But this time, after upgrading the SDK, it is showing the current time!
How is it working?

Thank you.

## Reply by Eric Katzfey (ModalAI staff) · 2025-12-03 20:22:28 UTC

@voxltester It uses the NTP to update time and date. So, once you have an internet connection, it will update.

## Reply by voxltester · 2025-12-07 23:49:39 UTC (in reply to Eric Katzfey)

@Eric-Katzfey 
I see. If VOXL2 is connected to a local laptop that has internet access, but VOXL2 itself does not have internet access, will VOXL2 update its date and time through the laptop?

## Reply by Eric Katzfey (ModalAI staff) · 2025-12-09 16:53:17 UTC (in reply to voxltester)

@voxltester Only if it is connected to a GCS that sends the Mavlink SYSTEM_TIME message.