tzdb
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Description:
Time Zone Database
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2025c@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 11, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: timezones iana data datetime standards
Install: brew install tzdb
About:
The IANA Time Zone Database (tzdb) provides the foundational data for accurate time zone calculations in software systems. It contains information on daylight saving time transitions and historical time zone changes for regions worldwide. This formula installs the data files, enabling applications and programming languages to correctly handle local time conversions.
Key Features:
  • Official IANA-maintained time zone data
  • Essential for accurate time zone conversions
  • Includes historical time zone changes
  • Used by major operating systems and programming languages
Use Cases:
  • Enabling accurate time zone support in software applications
  • Converting between local times and UTC
  • Handling historical time zone data for compliance or auditing
Version History
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