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05:29:26 Fri, 4 Jul 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC -1 |
Azores Time (AZOT) operates at UTC−1 and is used in the Azores archipelago, an autonomous region of Portugal located in the North Atlantic Ocean. During the summer months, the islands observe Azores Summer Time (AZOST), shifting to UTC+0. Sometimes simply called "Azores Standard Time," AZOT provides a stable time reference for the islands outside the daylight saving period.
Importance and Global Use of AZOT
Azores Time (AZOT) is essential for coordinating public administration, education, tourism, and transport across the Azores. The consistent UTC−1 standard during winter months supports scheduling and helps residents and visitors manage daily activities in harmony with mainland Portugal, which operates on Western European Time (WET).
Globally, AZOT has strategic importance because the Azores serve as a mid-Atlantic hub for air and maritime routes. This time zone supports international travel, communications, and military operations by providing a reliable reference point for transatlantic connections, linking Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Where and When AZOT is used worldwide
Atlantic
Atlantic islands and territories using AZOT during winter and AZOST during summer:
- Azores (Portugal)
Other Time Zones in UTC -1
Other time zones share the same offset as Azores Time (AZOT), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.
- Cape Verde Time – CVT
- East Greenland Time – EGT
- Western Greenland Summer Time – WGST