diff --git a/roles/common/tasks/main.yml b/roles/common/tasks/main.yml
index f544c22..3dc3e48 100644
--- a/roles/common/tasks/main.yml
+++ b/roles/common/tasks/main.yml
@@ -19,6 +19,9 @@
       - python3-apt
       - vim
   become: yes
+- name: Set timezone to CST
+  timezone:
+    name: "America/Chicago"
 - name: Configure MOTD
   block:
   - name: Disable MOTD news