diff --git a/playbooks/docker-image/promote.yaml b/playbooks/docker-image/promote.yaml
index 8160bf438..d2127a350 100644
--- a/playbooks/docker-image/promote.yaml
+++ b/playbooks/docker-image/promote.yaml
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
 - hosts: localhost
+  # The gather_facts need to stay on smart (default on zuul executor)
+  # to keep the fact gathered to a minimum.
+  pre_tasks:
+    - name: Gather minimal set of facts
+      setup:
+        filter: ansible_date_time
   roles:
     - promote-docker-image