Time automations triggering at random times

Bio1 · July 1, 2024, 9:30pm

So I ha e noticed recently that all my automations, that happen based on a set time. Have stopped working correctly.

Example - lock door at 9pm automation. Triggers at 11:23:20 pm.

I have used template to check timezones and time. As far as I can tell it’s correct.

The windows machine is also matching what home assistant gives as a time.

I am running VMware → on windows.
Everything else is rock solid. Minus the zigbee channel usage.

Has anyone experienced this before?

Didgeridrew · July 1, 2024, 10:45pm

Yes, it is almost always an issue with the VM software, often the NTP or paravirtualization settings.

Bio1 · July 1, 2024, 11:17pm

Copy copy - never had issue when I was running virtual box. Changed to VMware due to other issues cropping up.

Thanks for the link.

Bio1 · July 2, 2024, 12:40am

So, I wanted to post an update.

I think I found the issue - the “host” is reporting the incorrect time zone.

windows reports correctly - home assistant reports correctly - but not the host.