The surprising whimsy of the Time Zone Database
10 hours ago
- #time-zones
- #history
- #daylight-savings
- Time zones are complex and best handled by leveraging existing open-source solutions rather than creating new code.
- British Columbia's switch to permanent daylight time is reflected in the IANA Time Zone Database.
- The IANA Time Zone Database documents extensive historical changes, such as Britain's double summer time during WWII.
- The database includes whimsical entries, like critiques of daylight savings and historical anecdotes about timekeeping.
- Notable entries include Robertson Davies' critique of daylight savings and stories like Nashville's 'dueling faces' clock.