Handling Timezones in Python

Handling Timezones in Python

Explore the intricacies of handling timezones and daylight savings time in Python during this 26-minute PyCon US talk by Benjamin "Zags" Zagorsky. Discover common pitfalls in datetime usage that can lead to bugs, particularly those that manifest after 7 PM. Learn the importance of using timezone-aware datetimes in Python, even for systems designed for a single timezone. Gain valuable insights into common mistakes with dates and datetimes, techniques for implementing timezone-aware datetimes, and practical recipes for handling various datetime scenarios. The talk also covers specific recipes for Django users. Access the accompanying slides for a comprehensive overview of the presented material.