Inquiry Regarding Timezone Database Update for Kazakhstan Time Zone Change

[babur-rustauletov]

Dear Pendulum Developers,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to inquire about the recent time zone change in Kazakhstan and how it is being addressed in the Pendulum library. Given the importance of accurate time zone data for our applications, we want to ensure that we are using the most updated information available.

As you may be aware, the IANA Time Zone Database recently included changes to the Kazakhstan time zone (as of version 2024a, released on February 1st), reflecting the country's shift in time zone settings. This update is crucial for our operations, as we rely on Pendulum for time zone conversions and scheduling in our applications.

Could you please inform us about the following:

Has the Pendulum timezone database been updated to incorporate these changes? If so, in which version of Pendulum can we find this update?
If the update has not yet been implemented, do you have an estimated timeline for when it might be included?
Is there any recommended action we should take on our end to ensure our applications reflect this time zone change accurately? For example, manually updating the Pendulum timezone database or configuring Pendulum to use the system’s timezone database.

We appreciate the effort you put into maintaining the Pendulum library and understand the challenges in keeping the timezone database current. Your guidance on this matter will greatly assist us in planning our next steps and ensuring our systems remain accurate and reliable.

Thank you for your time and assistance. We look forward to your response.

Best regards, Babur