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AI-generatedLimits of Enabling NodeLocalTimeZone by Default in k3s
The goal is to decide whether k3s should enable the NodeLocalTimeZone feature gate by default, allowing pods to inherit the host’s time zone settings. As of k3s v1.23.0+k3s1 the feature gate exists but is disabled, leaving containers in UTC unless explicitly turned on. Enabling it simplifies time‑sensitive workloads but raises concerns about security, multi‑
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