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# Impact of time zones on MRR calculation

# Why time zones can influence the MRR calculation

In Fincome, invoice lines are interpreted according to their **start and end date and time**. To ensure the consistency of calculations, the platform automatically applies the **time zone configured** on the account (default: **UTC +1** for France).

This means that when an invoice line starts, for example, on **01/31/2025 at 11 p.m. UTC**, it is converted to **02/01/2025 at 12 a.m. (UTC +1)** in the MRR calculation. ➡️ As a result, this line will be taken into account from **February** and not from **January**.

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# Concrete example

* **Actual start date on the invoice**: 01/31/2025 at 11 p.m. UTC
* **Applied time zone (UTC +1)**: +1 hour offset
* **Start date interpreted in Fincome**: 02/01/2025 at 12 a.m.
* **Result**: the MRR only appears from February.

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# How to avoid a "gap" in the MRR

If you observe a one-day offset due to the time zone: ➡️ Simply **set the previous period's end to the 1st of the following month** to ensure continuity without a "gap" in the MRR.

*Example:*
*If your previous period ends on **01/31/2025**, instead enter **02/01/2025** as the period end. This way, the MRR will flow smoothly from one month to the next.*

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# Best practices
* Check that your **invoice dates** are consistent with your **local time zone**.
* If you import data from an external tool (Stripe, Pennylane, etc.), make sure the exported dates are aligned to the same time zone.
* When in doubt, always prefer **"round" times** (e.g. 00:00) to avoid one-day offsets.