Starttidspunktet

Starttidspunktet is the moment when an event, process, or activity begins. It serves as a precise reference time in scheduling, logistics, sports, broadcasting, and information systems. The concept focuses on the starting moment rather than duration or sequence, and it can denote either a planned start or an actual start, depending on context.

Etymology and usage: The word is composed of start (start) and tidspunkt (time point); the definite form starttidspunktet in Danish and Norwegian means "the start time." In practice, starttidspunktet is expressed in a specific time, often including date and time, and usually with a defined time zone. In digital systems it is stored as a timestamp or datetime value.

Formats and representation: Common representations include ISO 8601 timestamps such as 2025-12-21T14:30:00Z or 2025-12-21T14:30:00+01:00. In planning, the starttidspunktet may be provisional (tentative) or confirmed; discrepancies between planned and actual start times can trigger updates to schedules and downstream activities.

Applications and considerations: In transportation (flight departures, bus timetables), events (meetings, conferences), and broadcasts, the starttidspunktet determines ordering and resource allocation. In computing, logs record the starttidspunktet of processes, jobs, or events for auditing and debugging. Important considerations include time zones, daylight saving changes, and synchronization across systems.