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13:36:07 Thu, 3 Jul 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC -2 |
South Georgia Time (GST) operates at UTC−2 year-round and is used on South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean. GST does not observe daylight saving time and is sometimes referred to as "South Georgia Standard Time." It provides a stable and practical time reference for administration and research activities on these remote islands.
Importance and Global Use of GST
South Georgia Time (GST) is vital for coordinating scientific research, wildlife conservation, and the management of fisheries in these ecologically significant islands. A consistent UTC−2 offset helps support the scheduling of patrols, supply deliveries, and the operation of research bases in harsh and isolated conditions.
Globally, GST has limited civilian or commercial impact due to the islands' lack of permanent residents, but it supports international conservation efforts and maritime safety in the surrounding South Atlantic. It also helps align activities with ships and research expeditions operating in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters.
Where and When GST is used worldwide
Atlantic
Atlantic islands and territories using GST all year:
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Other Time Zones in UTC -2
Other time zones share the same offset as South Georgia Time (GST), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.
- Fernando de Noronha Time – FNT
- Pierre & Miquelon Daylight Time – PMDT
- West Greenland Time – WGT
- Western Greenland Time – WGT