How can server time differences impact PHP date calculations and how can they be accounted for?

When server time differences exist, PHP date calculations may not produce the expected results due to variations in time zones or server configurations. To account for this, you can set the default time zone in your PHP script using the `date_default_timezone_set()` function to ensure consistent date calculations. 

// Set the default time zone to UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
date_default_timezone_set('UTC');

// Perform date calculations with the correct time zone
$currentTime = date('Y-m-d H:i:s');
echo "Current Time: " . $currentTime;

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