Time zone · Antarctic

CASEYT

Casey Time

Casey Time (CASEYT) is a unique Antarctic timezone with a single representative zone in Australia's Casey research station in Antarctica. With a consistent UTC+08:00 offset year-round, this region offers a fascinating glimpse into the steady rhythm of life in one of the world's most remote research outposts.

UTC+08:00 standard1 IANA zone
Current time in CASEYT☀ Daylight
11:26:35

Sunday, May 31, 2026

06:00noon18:00
Standard
+08 · +8
IANA zones
1

Current offset

UTC+08:00

Standard · +08

Daylight saving

Not observed

Year-round standard time

IANA zones

1

None observe daylight saving

DST offset

No summer variant

About CASEYT

A fixed, year-round offset.

Casey Time (CASEYT) is a unique Antarctic timezone with a single representative zone in Australia's Casey research station in Antarctica. With a consistent UTC+08:00 offset year-round, this region offers a fascinating glimpse into the steady rhythm of life in one of the world's most remote research outposts.

IANA zones · the technical identifiers

The zone that resolve to CASEYT.

For software, always store the IANA identifier — never the abbreviation alone. The database keeps these zones distinct because their rules can, and historically did, diverge.

IANA zonePrimary cityDST
Antarctica/CaseyCasey— None

Where CASEYT is used

One country.

Same offset · UTC+08:00

Other zones at UTC+08:00 right now.

These named zones share CASEYT's offset today. When daylight saving rules differ, they drift apart for part of the year.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about CASEYT, daylight saving, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

What is the current offset for Casey Time?
Casey Time is fixed at UTC+08:00, with a straightforward four-hour jump from Coordinated Universal Time.
Does Casey Time observe daylight saving time?
No, Casey Time does not observe any daylight saving time adjustments, keeping its offset steady throughout the year.
What does Casey research station use as its time reference?
Casey research station operates on Australian Western Standard Time (UTC+08:00), providing a logical link to Australia's broader timekeeping systems.
How many member zones are in the Casey Time region?
Casey Time includes only one member zone, keeping synchronization exceptionally straightforward.
When was the current offset for Casey Time confirmed?
The UTC+08:00 offset has been in effect from 2023-03-09 00:00:00 onward.
Why is Casey Time important for scientific research in Antarctica?
A stable, non-DST time zone (UTC+08:00) ensures reliable planning for fieldwork and data logging in a region where consistent timekeeping is critical.
How does Casey Time affect communication with other Antarctic stations?
Researchers quickly learn the four-hour difference from UTC, making coordination quite clear when interacting with stations in other time zones.

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// France's time zones, right now
GET /v1/timezones?country=fr
{
"data": [
{
"iana": "Europe/Paris",
"display_name": "Paris",
"current": {
"utc_offset": "+02:00",
"abbreviation": "CEST",
"is_dst": true
}
}
]
}