What is Time Zone in Pabbly Hook?

Time Zone​

Definition​

The Time Zone feature in Pabbly Hook allows you to configure the time zone for your account to ensure that all connections, requests, events, and transformations are displayed with accurate timestamps based on your selected location. This ensures consistency and clarity when reviewing execution times across different workflows and activities.

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Key Features of the Time Zone Setting:​

1. Accurate Timestamps:
   • Ensures that all timestamps (e.g., request creation time, event processing time) are displayed according to your preferred time zone.
2. Global Compatibility:
   • Supports a wide range of time zones to accommodate users from different regions.
3. Customizable Settings:
   • You can change your time zone at any time based on your current location or preference.
4. Impact on Activities:
   • Affects how timestamps are displayed for connections, requests, events, and transformations in the dashboard.

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How to Set the Time Zone in Pabbly Hook?​

1. Navigate to Settings:
   • Go to the Settings section in the Pabbly Hook dashboard.
2. Select Time Zone:
   • Under the Time Zone setting, choose your desired time zone from the dropdown list.
   • Example: Select UTC -06:00 US/Central for Central Time in the United States.
3. Save Changes:
   • Click the Save button to apply the selected time zone.
4. Effect of Changes:
   • All timestamps in the dashboard, including those for connections, requests, events, and transformations, will now reflect the selected time zone.

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Example Use Case:​

Scenario: You are managing webhook requests from multiple regions, and your business operates in UTC -06:00 US/Central. Without setting the correct time zone, timestamps in the dashboard might appear in UTC or another default time zone, causing confusion.
Solution: Set your time zone to UTC -06:00 US/Central. Now, all timestamps in your dashboard will align with your business hours, making it easier to review logs and manage workflows accurately.

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Benefits of Configuring the Time Zone:​

1. Clarity:
   • Ensures that all activities are logged in your local time, reducing confusion when working with timestamps.
2. Consistency:
   • Maintains uniformity in time reporting across all workflows and integrations.
3. Ease of Analysis:
   • Simplifies troubleshooting and log analysis by displaying times that match your operational hours.
4. Global Operations Support:
   • Useful for teams operating across multiple regions, allowing them to set their local time zone.