Format UTC Offset

formatUTCOffset

Converts a minute-based offset to a standardized UTC offset string in UTC±HH:MM format.

Function Signature

formatUTCOffset(minutes: Numeric): UTCOffset;

Parameters

• minutes: The offset in minutes (can be positive or negative), can be number or numeric number.

Returns

A formatted UTC offset string (e.g., UTC+05:30 or UTC-04:00)

Example Usage

import { formatUTCOffset } from "chronos-date/utils";

// Positive offset
console.log(formatUTCOffset(330)); // "UTC+05:30"

// Negative offset
console.log(formatUTCOffset(-240)); // "UTC-04:00"

// Zero offset
console.log(formatUTCOffset(0)); // "UTC+00:00"

Notes

• Rounds down to nearest hour for minute conversion
• Pads hours and minutes with leading zeros
• Handles both positive and negative offsets
• Returns valid UTCOffset type strings only

Aliases

• convertMinutesToUTCOffset: Alias for getGreeting
• minutesToUTCOffset: Shortened alias for formatUTCOffset

Type Definitions

PositiveUTCHour

Valid positive UTC hour offsets:

type PositiveUTCHour = 
  | '+00' | '+01' | '+02' | '+03' | '+04' | '+05' | '+06' | '+07' 
  | '+08' | '+09' | '+10' | '+11' | '+12' | '+13' | '+14';

NegativeUTCHour

Valid negative UTC hour offsets:

type NegativeUTCHour = 
  | '-00' | '-01' | '-02' | '-03' | '-04' | '-05' | '-06' | '-07'
  | '-08' | '-09' | '-10' | '-11' | '-12' | '-13' | '-14';

UTCMinute

Supported minute offset values (quarter-hour increments):

type UTCMinute = '00' | '15' | '30' | '45';

UTCOffset

Complete UTC offset string format:

type UTCOffset = `UTC${PositiveUTCHour | NegativeUTCHour}:${UTCMinute}`;

Validation Rules

1. Hour Range: -14 to +14
2. Minute Values: Only 00, 15, 30, or 45
3. Format: Strict UTC±HH:MM pattern
4. Zero Offset: Represented as UTC+00:00

Use Cases

• Displaying timezone offsets in UIs
• Standardizing timezone data storage
• Timezone conversion utilities
• Calendar/scheduling applications

Limitations

• Does not handle non-quarter-hour minute values
• Limited to ±14 hour range (following common timezone standards)
• Returns UTC+00:00 for invalid inputs rather than throwing errors

Conclusion

The formatUTCOffset function and associated types provide:

1. Standardized UTC offset formatting
2. Type-safe offset strings
3. Consistent timezone representation
4. Validation through type constraints

Ideal for applications requiring:

• Timezone-aware displays
• Internationalization support
• Time conversion utilities
• Standardized timezone data handling