ntpq

Start ntpq in interactive mode

$ ntpq

$ ntpq -p

$ ntpq -n -p

$ ntpq -d

$ ntpq -c rv

ntpq [options] [host...]

ntpq queries the NTP daemon for status and configuration information. It can display peer associations, system variables, and synchronization statistics in both interactive and command-line modes.
The peer list (-p) shows all configured time sources with columns indicating:
- remote: Server address (* = current sync source)
- refid: Reference clock or upstream server
- st: Stratum level
- reach: Reachability register (377 = all recent queries successful)
- delay/offset/jitter: Timing metrics in milliseconds
Interactive mode provides additional commands for detailed inspection of the NTP daemon's state.

-p, --peers

Print a summary of all configured peers

Display addresses numerically without DNS resolution

Execute a command without entering interactive mode

Enable debugging output

Force interactive mode

Queries the local ntpd by default; specify a hostname to query remote daemons. Requires ntpd to be running. Some information may require authentication to access. The output format is cryptic; refer to NTP documentation for interpretation.

ntpd(8), ntpdate(8), chronyc(1), timedatectl(1)