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Western European Standard Time
IANA identifier Atlantic/Canary, standard offset UTC+00:00.
- IANA identifier
- Atlantic/Canary
- Standard offset
- UTC+00:00
- Daylight-saving offset
- UTC+01:00
- 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/Canary
Frequently asked questions
What is the IANA identifier for Western European Standard Time?
The IANA time zone identifier for Western European Standard Time is Atlantic/Canary. 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/Canary?
The standard offset for Atlantic/Canary is UTC+00:00. This means local time is +00:00 ahead of UTC during standard time.
Does Atlantic/Canary observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Atlantic/Canary shifts to UTC+01:00 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/Canary. 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/Canary?
Atlantic/Canary is used by 1 published country, listed on this page.