Indigenous name
Tbilisi
Georgian
"Warm"
The name is derived from the Old Georgian word 'tbili', referring to the city's famous warm sulfur springs.
City history
The Timeless Warmth of Tbilisi
Discover the history of Tbilisi, a city defined by its thermal sulfur springs, ancient fortresses, and its evolution from a Silk Road hub to a modern capital.
Chapter one
Name & etymology
Historical
Tiflis
Tbilisi
A common phonetic variant used during various periods of Persian and Russian administration.
Chapter two
Timezone history
Current timezone
Asia/Tbilisi
- Standard
- Georgia Standard Time
- Daylight
- No daylight saving time observed
2016 Abolition of Daylight Saving Time
Georgia officially ceased the use of daylight saving time, moving to permanent standard time year-round.
1990 Post-Soviet Standardization
Following independence, Georgia standardized its time offset to UTC+4.
Chapter three
Timekeeping milestones
Railway Connectivity Transport
The expansion of the railway network through the city significantly boosted regional trade and connectivity.
Tbilisi Metro Opening Transit
The first line of the Tbilisi Metro opened, providing a modern underground transport solution for the city.
Administrative Transition History
A major political shift occurred during the establishment of the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic.