FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical answers about time zones, accuracy, tools, and data handling.
Why does The Time Club use IANA timezone names?
IANA identifiers like America/New_York and Asia/Colombo are stable, explicit, and safer for engineering use than ambiguous abbreviations.
How accurate is the live clock?
The browser view syncs against server UTC and then ticks locally every second. Accuracy still depends on network latency and your device environment.
Why can UTC offsets change?
Offsets shift when governments apply daylight saving or policy changes. The site computes offset and DST using timezone-aware APIs.
Are timer and countdown data stored on your server?
No. Timer, countdown, and calendar interactions run in your browser. Only submitted forms are written to server logs.
Can I request a city or timezone page?
Yes. Send your request through the contact form with the IANA timezone and city details you need.