IANA Time Zones
Zone
Managed identifiers that refer to a zone:
- Identifier — a canonical name for the zone, typically in the format of
{CONTINENT}/{LARGE_CITY}.
Additional managed properties include:
- Abbreviation — a short form often showed alongside times; non-canonical and requires context to resolve.
Examples
| Identifier | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| America/New_York | EDT; EST |
| Australia/Sydney | AEST; AEDT |
| Europe/Vienna | CEST; CET |
Technical Notes
- Time Zone Database — official documentation from the publishing authority