Can't set timezone using abbreviation

Question

I can\'t set timezone on Rails using its abbreviation, for example:

>> Time.zone = \'BRT\'
ArgumentError: Invalid Timezone: BRT
        from /home/braulio/         


        

Answer 1

You don't have to use around_filter. Put this in before_action

Time.zone = "Etc/GMT#{gmt_offset}"

(Time.zone is thread local. It's safe to change.)