Greenwich Mean Time
IANA identifier Atlantic/Reykjavik, standard offset UTC+08:00.
- IANA identifier
- Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Standard offset
- UTC+08:00
- Daylight-saving offset
- UTC+08:00
- 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/Reykjavik
Frequently asked questions
What is the IANA identifier for Greenwich Mean Time?
The IANA time zone identifier for Greenwich Mean Time is Atlantic/Reykjavik. 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/Reykjavik?
The standard offset for Atlantic/Reykjavik is UTC+08:00. This means local time is +08:00 ahead of UTC during standard time.
Does Atlantic/Reykjavik observe daylight saving time?
No. Atlantic/Reykjavik stays at UTC+08:00 year-round and does not observe daylight saving time.
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/Reykjavik. 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/Reykjavik?
Atlantic/Reykjavik is used by 1 published country, listed on this page.