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GST
Georgia Standard Time
Georgia Standard Time (GST) keeps things straightforward—there's no daylight saving time in use, so UTC+04:00 is the year-round rhythm across Georgia. Whether you're coordinating with teams in Tbilisi or planning a trip through the Caucasus, the clock stays consistent.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Current offset
UTC+04:00
Standard · +04
Daylight saving
Not observed
Year-round standard time
IANA zones
1
None observe daylight saving
DST offset
—
No summer variant
About GST
A fixed, year-round offset.
Georgia Standard Time (GST) keeps things straightforward—there's no daylight saving time in use, so UTC+04:00 is the year-round rhythm across Georgia. Whether you're coordinating with teams in Tbilisi or planning a trip through the Caucasus, the clock stays consistent.
IANA zones · the technical identifiers
The zone that resolve to GST.
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.
Cities currently on GST
The same hour, city by city.
1 city · all UTC+04:00
Where GST is used
One country.
Same offset · UTC+04:00
Other zones at UTC+04:00 right now.
These named zones share GST's offset today. When daylight saving rules differ, they drift apart for part of the year.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about GST, daylight saving, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does Georgia observe daylight saving time?
- No. Georgia has not observed daylight saving time since 2020. The country stays on UTC+04:00 throughout the year.
- Which countries use Georgia Standard Time?
- Currently, only Georgia uses GST (UTC+04:00). It's a single-country time zone without neighboring regions sharing the same offset.
- Why did Georgia stop using daylight saving time?
- In 2020, Georgia permanently canceled daylight saving time, choosing to remain on UTC+04:00 year-round. This change aims to simplify timekeeping and avoid the twice-yearly clock shifts.
- Does Georgia share its time zone with any other countries?
- Georgia Standard Time (UTC+04:00) aligns with Gulf Standard Time and some other regions, but Georgia is the only country officially using GST—other regions on UTC+04:00 don't follow the same DST rules.
- Is GST always UTC+04:00?
- Yes. Georgia has fixed its standard time at UTC+04:00 with no daylight saving variation, so your schedule never shifts with the seasons.
- What does the lack of DST mean for international coordination with Georgia?
- Planning meetings with Georgia is easier. Since the time never changes, your offset stays reliable 24/7—no need to track seasonal clock changes.
- Does every part of Georgia follow GST (UTC+04:00)?
- Georgia uses a single time zone: Asia/Tbilisi, covering the entire country at UTC+04:00. There are no exceptions.
- How does Georgia Standard Time affect daily life in Tbilisi?
- Life in Tbilisi (and all Georgia) runs on a steady year-round UTC+04:00. No daylight saving time means work hours, TV schedules, and transport stay predictable all year.
- What is the main advantage of a single time zone like GST?
- GST (UTC+04:00) covers Georgia without daylight saving changes, making it a practical choice for global coordination and everyday scheduling.
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