diff --git a/py/gooftool.py b/py/gooftool.py
index e1972af..790d432 100644
--- a/py/gooftool.py
+++ b/py/gooftool.py
@@ -320,7 +320,9 @@
     VerifyDevSwitch({})
     VerifyWpSwitch({})
   VerifyHwid(options)
-  VerifySystemTime({})
+  # Disable system time check as system time is not preserved across power
+  # cycles. (crosbug.com/p/9937)
+  #VerifySystemTime({})
   VerifyKeys({})
   VerifyRootFs({})