Describe the bug
Issue: <current_datetime> tag provides timestamps in UTC but the agent treats them as local time, causing systematic timezone errors.
Suggested fix: Either (a) include the user's local timezone in the <current_datetime> tag (e.g., 2026-04-14T12:51:44-04:00), or (b) include a separate
<user_timezone>America/New_York</user_timezone> tag so the agent can convert correctly. The agent should never assume UTC = local time.
Affected version
GitHub Copilot CLI 1.0.25
Steps to reproduce the behavior
2026-04-14T16:51:44Z (UTC) = 12:51 PM EDT.
Agent read it as 4:51 PM EDT and concluded afternoon meetings had already passed when they were still 18 minutes away.
Expected behavior
Agent can figure out local times consistently.
Additional context
No response
Describe the bug
Issue: <current_datetime> tag provides timestamps in UTC but the agent treats them as local time, causing systematic timezone errors.
Suggested fix: Either (a) include the user's local timezone in the <current_datetime> tag (e.g., 2026-04-14T12:51:44-04:00), or (b) include a separate
<user_timezone>America/New_York</user_timezone> tag so the agent can convert correctly. The agent should never assume UTC = local time.
Affected version
GitHub Copilot CLI 1.0.25
Steps to reproduce the behavior
2026-04-14T16:51:44Z (UTC) = 12:51 PM EDT.
Agent read it as 4:51 PM EDT and concluded afternoon meetings had already passed when they were still 18 minutes away.
Expected behavior
Agent can figure out local times consistently.
Additional context
No response