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title: DateTime Format
slug: fourkites-api-reference/xchj-datetime-format
description: The FourKites® API utilizes the ISO 8601/RFC3339 format alongside the timeZone field to offer accurate and detailed date, time, and location information. Discover how this API streamlines data management in supply chain logistics.
createdAt: 2023-04-14T06:59:04.000Z
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The dates and times provided by FourKites® API follow the **ISO 8601/RFC3339** format with the timezone. Along with the DateTime field, a timeZone field is provided with location information according to the **IANA timezone database**.

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Please note that the DateTime Format is for the datetimes provided back to you from FourKites.
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