Technical Specifications & Standards
Official chronometric properties, ISO standards, and international database registry identifiers for Davis Time:
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Transitions
⬆️ Spring Forward (Clocks Advance)
None
⬇️ Fall Back (Clocks Return)
None
Observing Jurisdictions & Subdivisions
1 Sovereign NationsSovereign nations, administrative subdivisions, and regional territories officially operating under DAVT:
Regional Subdivisions & Territory Details
Financial Markets & Trading Hours
Coordinates climate research, glaciological fieldwork, and ski-equipped transport aircraft operations in Princess Elizabeth Land.
Local Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 DAVT
UTC Window: 01:00 - 10:00 UTC
Major Cities in DAVT
Primary metropolitan centers and financial hubs observing this time zone:
Adoption History & Astronomical Facts
Year Established: 1957
Davis Station was established by the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) in 1957, adopting UTC+7 to synchronize field operations with solar cycles in the Vestfold Hills.
Davis is known as the 'Riviera of the South' among Antarctic scientists because the Vestfold Hills ice-free area maintains lower wind speeds than most continental ice stations.
Frequently Asked Questions about DAVT
What is Davis Time?
Davis Time (DAVT) is UTC+7, observed at Australia's Davis Station in Antarctica.
Does Davis Station observe daylight saving?
No. Davis Station maintains UTC+7 year-round.
What is the time difference between Davis Station and Australia?
Davis Station (UTC+7) is 1 hour behind Perth (AWST, UTC+8) and 3 hours behind Sydney (AEST, UTC+10).