Upcoming Feature: auto shutdown with clear time zone

Upcoming Feature: auto shutdown with clear time zone

People working in a different time zone will appreciate this feature.  Within a couple of weeks it is very easy to see the time the auto shutdown will take place in relation to the time zone.  Please note the time zones are in UTC. 

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