Whose time zone should apply? Buyers or sellers?

[i-once-was-bump]

If I have an item listed and it is bought by someone in a different time zone shouldn't the sale be in my time zone date and time.

I have a sale that is showing as being a few hours and a date later than it occurred 

I want to start a dispute as soon as possible because I don't think the buyer will go ahead with the purchase but instead of starting it before going to bed at night this irregularity will mean I have to wait until the next morning to start the dispute unless I st the alarm for the middle of the night.

Yes I know it is only a tiny amount of time but I need to clear stuff within the next week so need to relist asap.

[putney32]

all eBay time is set at Sydney time, currently Eastern SummerTime.  no other times apply on eBay Aust

[davewil1964]

And the waiting time is 4 days, regardless. If it was bought in the middle of the night your time, then that will be the time a dispute can be opened.