Timezone Tips
Tips for managing time zones
5 articles
What Is a Time Zone? A Plain-English Explanation
Time zones explained like a colleague would explain them — why the world is split into chunks, why India is +5:30 and Nepal +5:45, and why your 3 PM standup keeps hurting.
What Is UTC Time? (And Why Your Code Uses It)
UTC is the anchor every clock on Earth is measured against. Here's what it actually is, why your logs and APIs live in UTC, and why it is not a time zone.
What Is GMT? The Time Zone With a Famous Address
GMT is the time zone that started it all — literally based on a line through a London observatory. Here's what it is, how it differs from UTC, and why your phone still says GMT+5:30.
What Is Daylight Saving Time? Spring Forward, Fall Back
Daylight Saving Time explained without the jargon — why we move the clocks, who does and doesn't do it, and the two meetings-per-year that quietly break everyone's schedule.
Why Every Remote Team Needs a Timezone Management Tool
Managing time zones across distributed teams is one of the biggest challenges in remote work. Here's why a dedicated tool matters.