diff --git a/docker-compose-build.yml b/docker-compose-build.yml
index 51626b2..30f09ea 100644
--- a/docker-compose-build.yml
+++ b/docker-compose-build.yml
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ services:
       - EMAIL_FROM_ADDRESS=your@email.com
       - EMAIL_SECURE=false
       - FRONTEND_BASE_URL=https://your-frontend-domain.com
+      - TZ=America/New_York # Set your desired timezone here
     restart: unless-stopped
 
 volumes:
diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
index 37619ea..ee9a8d0 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.yml
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ services:
       - EMAIL_FROM_ADDRESS=your@email.com
       - EMAIL_SECURE=false
       - FRONTEND_BASE_URL=https://your-frontend-domain.com
+      - TZ=America/New_York # Set your desired timezone here
     restart: unless-stopped
 
 volumes: