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Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 09:54:44 -0600
From: Tim Chase <python.list@tim.thechases.com>
To: Ferrous Cranus <nikos.gr33k@gmail.com>
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On 2013-11-12 17:24, Ferrous Cranus wrote:
> But what of the server was in California and i live in Greece?
> 
> How would datetime.now() work then?

Best practices say to move the value from local time to UTC as soon
as possible, then store/use the UTC time internally for all
operations.  Only when it's about to be presented to the user should
you convert it back to local time if you need to.

-tkc