Avoid Ambiguous Time Zone Abbreviations

Avoid using ambiguous or outdated time zone abbreviations like CST or IST without clarifying which region you mean, as these can correspond to multiple areas worldwide. Instead, use full names and offsets (e.g., Central Standard Time UTC-6) or simply state the UTC offset.

Avoid using ambiguous or outdated time zone abbreviations like CST or IST without clarifying which region you mean, as these can correspond to multiple areas worldwide. Instead, use full names and offsets (e.g., Central Standard Time UTC-6) or simply state the UTC offset.

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