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by redrummr 3776 days ago
Especially considering this is consistent with not identifying the device beyond headers sent etc. and you can't just use an IP address to map the timezone as it may be shared at the tower/exchange kilometres away (DSL) or hundreds of kilometres away (wireless/cell) and cross timezones.

The best strategy is to suggest the [timezone|local shop|city name|whatever] and prompt for confirmation.