Date and time system values: Offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
The Offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) system value is also known as QUTCOFFSET. You can use this system value to specify the difference in hours and minutes between UTC and the current system time.
| Quick reference | |
|---|---|
| Location | From IBM® Navigator for i, select . Right-click on Date and Time and click Properties, then switch to the Time tab. |
| Special authority | None. |
| Default value | +00:00. |
| Changes take effect | Immediately. |
| Lockable | No. |
What can I do with this system value?
You can specify the difference in hours and minutes between UTC and the current system time. A negative time indicates that the time is west of UTC and a positive time indicates that the time is east of UTC. For example, a value of -05:00 indicates that the system time is west of UTC and is equal to UTC minus 5 hours.
If you are connecting to a system running IBM i V5R3, or later, this system value is not editable. It is determined by the Time zone (QTIMZON) system value. The possible values range from -12:59 to +13:59.
If you are connecting to a system running OS/400® V5R2, or earlier, this system value is editable. The possible values range from -24:00 to +24:00.