diff --git a/apps/files/ajax/timezone.php b/apps/files/ajax/timezone.php
index 8e1d2aa1ec1..268ae594835 100644
--- a/apps/files/ajax/timezone.php
+++ b/apps/files/ajax/timezone.php
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 <?php
 	// FIXME: this should start a secure session if forcessl is enabled
 	// see lib/base.php for an example
-	session_start();
+	@session_start();
 	$_SESSION['timezone'] = $_GET['time'];
 ?>