---
title: "CFTimeZoneGetName(_:)"
framework: corefoundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Function
path: "corefoundation/cftimezonegetname(_:)"
---

# CFTimeZoneGetName(_:)

Returns the geopolitical region name that identifies a given time zone.

## Declaration

```swift
func CFTimeZoneGetName(_ tz: CFTimeZone!) -> CFString!
```

## Parameters

- `tz`: The time zone to analyze.

## Return Value

Return Value A string containing the geopolitical region name that identifies tz. Ownership follows the The Get Rule.

## See Also

### Getting Information About Time Zones

- [CFTimeZoneCopyLocalizedName(_:_:_:)](corefoundation/cftimezonecopylocalizedname(_:_:_:).md)
- [CFTimeZoneGetSecondsFromGMT(_:_:)](corefoundation/cftimezonegetsecondsfromgmt(_:_:).md)
- [CFTimeZoneGetData(_:)](corefoundation/cftimezonegetdata(_:).md)