Western European Standard Time
IANA identifier Atlantic/Faroe, standard offset UTC+00:00.
- IANA identifier
- Atlantic/Faroe
- Standard offset
- UTC+00:00
- Daylight-saving offset
- UTC+01:00
- Countries using it
- 0
Offsets come from the IANA time zone database. Some zones switch between the standard and daylight-saving offset during the year.
Countries using Atlantic/Faroe
No published country lists this zone as its primary IANA assignment.
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/Faroe. 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/Faroe?
The standard offset for Atlantic/Faroe is UTC+00:00. This means local time is +00:00 ahead of UTC during standard time.
Does Atlantic/Faroe observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Atlantic/Faroe 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/Faroe. 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/Faroe?
Atlantic/Faroe is used by 0 published countries, listed on this page.