diff --git a/nav2_system_tests/src/system/test_system_launch.py b/nav2_system_tests/src/system/test_system_launch.py
index 4a90ed544c67827730a23979300bea25523f403f..9ab2762ed1501a3a766df2db6e4f8da814903758 100755
--- a/nav2_system_tests/src/system/test_system_launch.py
+++ b/nav2_system_tests/src/system/test_system_launch.py
@@ -103,7 +103,8 @@ def generate_launch_description():
             node_executable='lifecycle_manager',
             node_name='lifecycle_manager',
             output='screen',
-            parameters=[{'node_names': ['map_server', 'amcl', 'world_model',
+            parameters=[{'use_sim_time': use_sim_time}, 
+                        {'node_names': ['map_server', 'amcl', 'world_model',
                          'dwb_controller', 'navfn_planner', 'bt_navigator']},
                         {'autostart': True}]),
     ])