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How is VelaTerra different from other world clocks?
- VelaTerra is the most reliable world clock available for Macintosh. VelaTerra's ability to provide up-to-date time zone information sets it apart from the competition.
- VelaTerra is not just another world clock. Most world clocks simply show local times for different cities around the world. VelaTerra goes a step further by showing the current light (day, night, or twilight).
- Most world clocks show a single set of five, eight, or twelve clocks. The Clocks window in VelaTerra can show an unlimited number of clocks from multiple place sets.
- VelaTerra is superior to web-based clocks because does not require an internet connection to function. It can be used on a plane.
Up-to-date Time Zone Information
VelaTerra provides up-to-date time zone information. For example, on March 15, 2005 the government of Kazakhstan resolved to eliminate Daylight Saving Time. VelaTerra correctly shows that Kazakhstan does not currently observe Daylight Saving Time. While you may not need to know what time it is in Kazakhstan, you can rest assured that VelaTerra will reliably deliver the correct time zone information for time zones throughout the world.
Historically Accurate Time Zone Information
VelaTerra provides historically accurate time zone information back to the 1930s. For example, on December 7, 1941 Honolulu, Hawaii was 10.5 hours behind Greenwich Meantime (GMT, now referred to as UTC). This information is essential to determine that the local time of Washington, D.C. was 5.5 hours ahead of Hawaii. Since 1947, the local time of Washington, D.C. on December 7 has been 5 (not 5.5) hours ahead of Hawaii.
Reliable Rise/Set Times for the Sun and Moon
VelaTerra can reliably determine the rise/set time for the sun and moon (specified in local time not UTC or GMT) by utilizing accurate time zone information such as daylight saving/summer rules and the UTC/GMT offset.
More information about Time Zones