diff --git a/archinstall/lib/user_interaction.py b/archinstall/lib/user_interaction.py
index b1560ea1..c1c2f0ff 100644
--- a/archinstall/lib/user_interaction.py
+++ b/archinstall/lib/user_interaction.py
@@ -345,6 +345,9 @@ def ask_timezone() -> str:
 
 	return selected_tz
 
+def ask_for_a_timezone() -> str:
+	# compatibility with existing code
+	return ask_timezone()
 
 def ask_for_bootloader(advanced_options :bool = False) -> str:
 	bootloader = "systemd-bootctl" if has_uefi() else "grub-install"