Allow changing the time zone for the iOS Simulator

Originator:SaagarJha28
Number:rdar://32561365 Date Originated:04-Jun-2017 10:34 PM
Status:Open Resolved:
Product:Developer Tools Product Version:Xcode Version 8.3.2 (8E2002)/macOS Sierra 10.12.6 Beta (16G12b)
Classification:Feature Request Reproducible:
 
Summary:
The iOS Simulator can simulate locations; however, it get its time data from the host OS. I'd like to see an option to set a custom value for the time zone so that epoch/Unix time can be simulated as well.

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Change location

Expected Results:
Time zone in simulator changes too, or at the very least there's an option to have them be synchronized

Observed Results:
No option to do this

Version:
Xcode Version 8.3.2 (8E2002)/macOS Sierra 10.12.6 Beta (16G12b)

Notes:
Workaround:
Change macOS time zone; restart simulator. I'd rather not have to do this since it messes with other stuff unrelated to the simulator.

Configuration:
Early 2015 MacBook Pro with Retina Display running macOS Sierra 10.12.6 Beta (16G12b)

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