What time zone is followed by Scheduled Script Execution jobs?

Scheduled Script Execution jobs in ServiceNow operate on server time. This is important because server time ensures consistency in how jobs are executed regardless of the time zones of the users or the geographical locations from which the ServiceNow instance is accessed. By adhering to the server time, ServiceNow can reliably manage job scheduling without the complications that might arise from varying local times or external influences.

Using server time also simplifies the administrative tasks related to job scheduling, as developers and administrators can plan and execute jobs without needing to constantly adjust for different time zones, leading to more efficient batch processing and reducing the risk of overlap or conflict with other scheduled jobs or processes.

In contrast, options like local time, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), or specific time zones such as Eastern Standard Time (EST) would introduce variability that could complicate or hinder job performance and accuracy.