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Incorrect timezone displayed in usage-limit notification on macOS

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Description

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The usage-limit notification in the macOS desktop app displays the reset time using an incorrect timezone.

The issue appears to be specific to the notification shown when the usage limit is reached. The reset time is displayed correctly elsewhere, including Settings → Usage and on mobile.

For example:

  • Usage-limit notification on macOS: 5:25 AM
  • Correct reset time: 10:25 PM
  • Settings → Usage displays the correct time
  • Mobile displays the correct time

My macOS system timezone is configured correctly.

Steps to reproduce

  1. Use Codex in the macOS desktop app until the usage limit is reached.
  2. Wait for the usage-limit notification/banner to appear.
  3. Check the reset time shown in the notification.
  4. Compare it with Settings → Usage or the mobile app.

Expected behavior

The reset time in the usage-limit notification should be converted to the user’s local timezone, consistent with Settings → Usage.

Actual behavior

The notification displays the reset time using a different/incorrect timezone, while the reset time is displayed correctly elsewhere.

Additional information

This appears to be limited to the formatting of the reset time inside the usage-limit notification rather than the underlying usage/reset data.

I can provide screenshots showing the incorrect notification time and the correct reset time.

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Research direction

Start by locating the macOS desktop usage-limit notification entry point and compare its reset-time formatting with the Settings → Usage display. Reproduce the issue at the usage limit, then verify that the notification shows the same local reset time as Settings → Usage and mobile.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos, rust
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
68/100

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