What time do domains expire?

[keepinitwill]

For example, it a domain expires on 8/31/2009. Does that mean at midnight? If so, what time zone is that based on? Any links about this would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[thewebhostingdir]

This might help you to have the better knowledge.

Domain Name System - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Please read the whole article carefully.

 

[Freakin]

The short answer is the expiration date is just the start of the process. 75 days from the expiration date, at around 11AM PST the names start dropping and you can register them.

For a popular name, you barely have a chance registering it yourself unless you use a service to do so.