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# abbreviation(for:)

Returns the abbreviation for the time zone at a given date.

```
func abbreviation(for date: Date = Date()) -> String?
```

## Parameters

`date`

The date to use for the calculation. The default value is the current date.

## Discussion

Note that the abbreviation may be different at different dates. For example, during daylight saving time the US/Eastern time zone has an abbreviation of “EDT.” At other times, its abbreviation is “EST.”

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