Timezone by Coordinates API

Timezone by Coordinates API

The Timezone by Coordinates API allows developers to retrieve the timezone, Daylight Saving Time (DST) offset, and UTC offset of a location based on its latitude and longitude coordinates. This information can be useful for applications that require accurate timekeeping, such as scheduling software, travel apps, and weather services.

API description

About the API: 

The Timezone by Coordinates API is a powerful tool that enables developers to easily retrieve the timezone, Daylight Saving Time (DST) offset, and UTC offset of a location based on its latitude and longitude coordinates. This information can be invaluable for applications that require accurate timekeeping, such as scheduling software, travel apps, and weather services.

The API uses the latitude and longitude coordinates of a location to determine its timezone. It then returns a response containing the timezone identifier, UTC offset, and DST offset for that location. The timezone identifier is a string that uniquely identifies the timezone, such as "America/Los_Angeles" for Pacific Standard Time in the United States. The UTC offset is the difference between the location's local time and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), expressed in hours. The DST offset is the additional offset applied during Daylight Saving Time, expressed in hours.

Using the Timezone by Coordinates API is simple and straightforward. Developers can make a GET request to the API endpoint, passing in the latitude and longitude coordinates of the location they want to query. The API then returns a JSON response containing the timezone information for that location.

One of the primary benefits of the Timezone by Coordinates API is that it eliminates the need for developers to manually calculate timezones and offsets based on latitude and longitude coordinates. This can be a time-consuming and error-prone process, especially for locations that observe DST. By using the API, developers can be confident that they are getting accurate and reliable timezone information for any location in the world.

The Timezone by Coordinates API can be used in a variety of applications. For example, travel apps can use the API to display the local time and weather for a user's current location, or for a destination they are planning to visit. Scheduling software can use the API to ensure that appointments and events are displayed in the correct timezone for each participant. Weather services can use the API to display weather information for a specific location based on its time zone.

In summary, the Timezone by Coordinates API is a powerful tool that provides developers with accurate and reliable timezone information for any location in the world. Its ease of use and flexibility make it a valuable asset for a wide range of applications.

 

What this API receives and what your API provides (input/output)?

Pass latitude, longitude, and timestamp and receive the time zone 

 

What are the most common uses cases of this API?

  1. Travel apps: Travel apps can use the API to determine the timezone of a user's current location or a destination they are planning to visit. This information can be used to display the local time and weather, as well as provide recommendations for activities and events based on the time of day.

  2. Scheduling software: Scheduling software can use the API to ensure that appointments and events are displayed in the correct timezone for each participant. This can help to avoid confusion and scheduling conflicts, especially for teams or organizations that operate across multiple time zones.

  3. E-commerce: E-commerce sites can use the API to display delivery times and dates based on the timezone of the customer's shipping address. This can help to provide more accurate delivery estimates and improve customer satisfaction.

  4. Financial services: Financial services companies can use the API to accurately timestamp financial transactions and to comply with regulatory requirements related to timekeeping and reporting.

  5. Weather services: Weather services can use the API to display weather information for a specific location based on its time zone. This can help users to plan outdoor activities or travel, as well as provide insights into weather patterns and trends in different regions.

Are there any limitations to your plans?

Besides the number of API calls, there is no other limitation

API Documentation

Endpoints


Get the timezone of the coordinate location.

 



                                                                            
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/1783/timezone+by+coordinates+api/1429/get+timezone
                                                                            
                                                                        

Get Timezone - Endpoint Features
Object Description
lat [Required] Latitude
lng [Required] Longitude
timestamp [Required] The desired time as **seconds **since midnight, January 1, 1970 UTC.
Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            {"dstOffset":0,"rawOffset":-28800,"timeZoneId":"America/Vancouver","timeZoneName":"Pacific Standard Time"}
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Get Timezone - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/1783/timezone+by+coordinates+api/1429/get+timezone?lat=49.282409&lng=-123.045868×tamp=1646179205' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 

    

API Access Key & Authentication

After signing up, every developer is assigned a personal API access key, a unique combination of letters and digits provided to access to our API endpoint. To authenticate with the Timezone by Coordinates API REST API, simply include your bearer token in the Authorization header.

Headers

Header Description
Authorization [Required] Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.


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