diff --git a/bin/tests/system/xfer/tests_xfer.py b/bin/tests/system/xfer/tests_xfer.py
index 33730258fc..cbe49ce9ed 100644
--- a/bin/tests/system/xfer/tests_xfer.py
+++ b/bin/tests/system/xfer/tests_xfer.py
@@ -543,7 +543,7 @@ def test_reconfiguration_when_zone_transfer_is_in_the_middle_of_soa_query(ns6):
     ns6.rndc("reload xfr-and-reconfig")
 
     isctest.log.info("Reconfigure named while zone transfer attempt is in progress")
-    ns6.reconfigure()
+    ns6.reconfigure(timeout=30)
 
     isctest.log.info(
         "Confirm that the ongoing SOA request was canceled, caused by the reconfiguration"