You try to schedule a post with post_date set to a future time but it publishes immediately. What is the most likely cause?

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You try to schedule a post with post_date set to a future time but it publishes immediately. What is the most likely cause?

AYou did not set the timezone correctly in WordPress settings

BYou set <code>post_status</code> to <code>publish</code> and <code>post_date</code> is in the past

CYou used <code>post_date_gmt</code> instead of <code>post_date</code>

DYou set <code>post_status</code> to <code>draft</code>

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand scheduling depends on correct time settings
WordPress compares post_date with current time using site timezone.
Step 2: Identify why post publishes immediately despite future date
If timezone is wrong, WordPress thinks future date is past and publishes immediately.
Final Answer:
You did not set the timezone correctly in WordPress settings -> Option A
Quick Check:
Incorrect timezone causes immediate publish [OK]

Quick Trick: Check WordPress timezone if scheduling fails [OK]

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