diff --git a/ntpd/templates/ntp.conf.erb b/ntpd/templates/ntp.conf.erb
index 1126a66..51b2a9f 100644
--- a/ntpd/templates/ntp.conf.erb
+++ b/ntpd/templates/ntp.conf.erb
@@ -1,3 +1,8 @@
+<% if is_virtual == "true" -%>
+# Don't mind if the virtualized clock appears to be behaving erratically.
+tinker panic 0
+
+<% end -%>
 # By default, exchange time with everybody, but don't allow configuration.
 restrict -4 default kod notrap nomodify nopeer noquery
 restrict -6 default kod notrap nomodify nopeer noquery
@@ -13,8 +18,10 @@ driftfile /var/lib/ntp/ntp.drift
 <% ntp_server.each do |server| -%>
 server <%= server %>
 <% end -%>
+<% if is_virtual == "false" -%>
 
 # Undisciplined Local Clock. This is a fake driver intended for backup
 # and when no outside source of synchronized time is available.
 server 127.127.1.0
 fudge  127.127.1.0 stratum 10
+<% end -%>