Amazon Time Sync Service adds support for microsecond-accurate time on 135 additional EC2 instance types in all commercial regions
Amazon EC2 ยท 2026-10-15
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Technical Details
| Regions | all commercial regions |
|---|---|
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your EC2 instance deployments to leverage the new microsecond-accurate time support by creating Precision Time Placement Groups (PTPGs) for improved application performance and precise event ordering.
For Platform Teams
Adopt the new microsecond-accurate time capability on supported EC2 instance types to enhance distributed application performance and simplify architecture with precise event ordering and latency measurement.
For Executives
Evaluate the integration of microsecond-accurate time on new EC2 instance types to enhance distributed application performance and gain a competitive edge through precise event ordering and latency measurement.
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