Azores Standard Time
IANA identifier Atlantic/Azores, standard offset UTC-01:00.
- IANA identifier
- Atlantic/Azores
- Standard offset
- UTC-01:00
- Daylight-saving offset
- UTC+00:00
- Countries using it
- 1
Offsets come from the IANA time zone database. Some zones switch between the standard and daylight-saving offset during the year.
Countries using Atlantic/Azores
Frequently asked questions
What is the IANA identifier for Azores Standard Time?
The IANA time zone identifier for Azores Standard Time is Atlantic/Azores. IANA identifiers are the stable names software and servers use, because they never change meaning with daylight saving time.
What is the standard UTC offset for Atlantic/Azores?
The standard offset for Atlantic/Azores is UTC-01:00. This means local time is -01:00 ahead of UTC during standard time.
Does Atlantic/Azores observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Atlantic/Azores shifts to UTC+00:00 during daylight saving time, so its offset changes during part of the year.
What is an IANA time zone identifier?
An IANA identifier is a stable, unambiguous name for a time zone written as Area/Location, such as Atlantic/Azores. Unlike abbreviations such as EST, IANA identifiers never become ambiguous, which is why they are used by servers and databases.
How many countries use Atlantic/Azores?
Atlantic/Azores is used by 1 published country, listed on this page.