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# isDaylightSavingTime(for:)

Returns a Boolean value that indicates whether the receiver uses daylight saving time at a given date.

```
func isDaylightSavingTime(for date: Date = Date()) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

`date`

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

## Discussion

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