diff --git a/r2/r2/models/account.py b/r2/r2/models/account.py
index 464c2f61a..c412f2e90 100644
--- a/r2/r2/models/account.py
+++ b/r2/r2/models/account.py
@@ -351,6 +351,7 @@ class Account(Thing):
 
     def delete(self, delete_message=None):
         self.delete_message = delete_message
+        self.delete_time = datetime.now(g.tz)
         self._deleted = True
         self._commit()