How do I force sync the time on Windows Workstation or Server?
What is the command to sync a Windows workstation or server to its configured time source?
As Kyle said w32tm /resync is the modern way to do this. See this Link to Microsoft Knowledgebase (KB 307897) for more information on the w32tm command.
There is also net time which is an older version but perhaps easier.
For those that still asking this question.
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To update, use the command below (2008 and 2012 server compatible)
w32tm /config /manualpeerlist:"ntp_server" /syncfromflags:manual /reliable:yes /update
change the ntp_server with your source
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Restart the time service
net stop w32time net start w32time -
Resync the time
w32tm /resync -
Verify your sync status
w32tm /query /status
Commands above should be fine if your sources are working correctly and/or your connection is OK (firewall or Microsoft Forefront can be an issue also). The commands below can help with troubleshooting
To list out peers
w32tm /query /peers
To list out NTP Sources:
w32tm /query /source
You can use the following command:
w32tm /resync