To use multiple time zones on Grafana, you can set the time zone for each panel individually. This can be done by clicking on the panel title, then selecting the "Edit" option. You can then go to the "Axes" tab and choose the time zone you want to use. Additionally, you can set the default time zone for the entire dashboard by going to the dashboard settings and selecting the time zone there. By using these options, you can display data in different time zones on the same dashboard in Grafana.
How to set a primary time zone in Grafana?
To set a primary time zone in Grafana, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Grafana instance and navigate to the dashboard you want to set the primary time zone for.
- Click on the settings icon in the top right corner of the screen.
- In the settings menu, click on the "Time Zone" option.
- In the Time Zone settings, you can set the desired primary time zone by selecting it from the dropdown menu.
- Click on the "Save" button to apply the changes.
- Your primary time zone is now set for the dashboard you selected.
Note: You can also set the primary time zone for your entire Grafana instance by going to the General Configuration settings in the main menu and selecting the desired time zone there.
How to add a second time zone in Grafana?
To add a second time zone in Grafana, the following steps can be followed:
- Go to the Grafana dashboard and select the dashboard you want to add a second time zone to.
- Click on the settings icon in the top-right corner of the dashboard.
- In the settings menu, navigate to the "Panel" tab.
- Scroll down to the “General” section and find the “Timezone” option.
- In the “Timezone” drop-down menu, select the second time zone you want to add to the dashboard.
- Click on the “Apply” button to save the changes.
Now, the dashboard will display data in both the original time zone and the second time zone you have selected. You can switch between the two time zones by selecting them from the drop-down menu.
What is the best practice for using multiple time zones in Grafana?
One of the best practices for using multiple time zones in Grafana is to set the correct time zone for each data source or dashboard. This ensures that the data is displayed accurately in the local time zone for the users viewing the dashboard.
Additionally, it is recommended to use the built-in time zone support in Grafana to convert timestamps to different time zones when necessary. This can be done by using the date(), time(), or timestamp() functions in the queries or by setting the time zone in the dashboard settings.
It is also important to consider the impact of daylight saving time changes on the data and make sure that the time zone settings in Grafana account for these changes.
Overall, the key is to ensure consistency in time zone settings across data sources and dashboards to avoid confusion and ensure that the data is accurately displayed to users in their local time zones.
