diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/core/lib/src/services/api_service/inspectors/auth_interceptor.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/core/lib/src/services/api_service/inspectors/auth_interceptor.dart
index 2d094d7c..bd1020bd 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/core/lib/src/services/api_service/inspectors/auth_interceptor.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/core/lib/src/services/api_service/inspectors/auth_interceptor.dart
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ class AuthInterceptor extends Interceptor {
     if (!skipAuth) {
       final User? user = FirebaseAuth.instance.currentUser;
       if (user != null) {
-        final String? token = await user.getIdToken();
+        final String? token =  await user.getIdToken();
         if (token != null) {
           options.headers['Authorization'] = 'Bearer $token';
         }
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/core/lib/src/utils/date_time_utils.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/core/lib/src/utils/date_time_utils.dart
index 1d142b33..d18d076d 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/core/lib/src/utils/date_time_utils.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/core/lib/src/utils/date_time_utils.dart
@@ -4,4 +4,9 @@ class DateTimeUtils {
   static DateTime toDeviceTime(DateTime date) {
     return date.toLocal();
   }
+
+  /// Converts a local [DateTime] back to UTC for API payloads.
+  static String toUtcIso(DateTime local) {
+    return local.toUtc().toIso8601String();
+  }
 }
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/krow_domain.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/krow_domain.dart
index c772ba45..c1f7814f 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/krow_domain.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/krow_domain.dart
@@ -25,6 +25,9 @@ export 'src/entities/enums/staff_skill.dart';
 export 'src/entities/enums/staff_status.dart';
 export 'src/entities/enums/user_role.dart';
 
+// Utils
+export 'src/core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 // Core
 export 'src/core/services/api_services/api_endpoint.dart';
 export 'src/core/services/api_services/api_response.dart';
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/core/utils/utc_parser.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/core/utils/utc_parser.dart
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..8ec3572e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/core/utils/utc_parser.dart
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+/// Parses a UTC ISO 8601 timestamp and converts to local device time.
+DateTime parseUtcToLocal(String value) => DateTime.parse(value).toLocal();
+
+/// Parses a nullable UTC ISO 8601 timestamp. Returns null if input is null.
+DateTime? tryParseUtcToLocal(String? value) =>
+    value != null ? DateTime.parse(value).toLocal() : null;
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/benefits/benefit_history.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/benefits/benefit_history.dart
index f9933a37..6ca1629d 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/benefits/benefit_history.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/benefits/benefit_history.dart
@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
 import 'package:krow_domain/src/entities/enums/benefit_status.dart';
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// A historical record of a staff benefit accrual period.
 ///
 /// Returned by `GET /staff/profile/benefits/history`.
@@ -28,10 +30,8 @@ class BenefitHistory extends Equatable {
       benefitType: json['benefitType'] as String,
       title: json['title'] as String,
       status: BenefitStatus.fromJson(json['status'] as String?),
-      effectiveAt: DateTime.parse(json['effectiveAt'] as String),
-      endedAt: json['endedAt'] != null
-          ? DateTime.parse(json['endedAt'] as String)
-          : null,
+      effectiveAt: parseUtcToLocal(json['effectiveAt'] as String),
+      endedAt: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['endedAt'] as String?),
       trackedHours: (json['trackedHours'] as num).toInt(),
       targetHours: (json['targetHours'] as num).toInt(),
       notes: json['notes'] as String?,
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/business/business.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/business/business.dart
index 36339f32..2c658828 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/business/business.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/business/business.dart
@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
 import 'package:krow_domain/src/entities/enums/business_status.dart';
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// A client company registered on the platform.
 ///
 /// Maps to the V2 `businesses` table.
@@ -35,12 +37,8 @@ class Business extends Equatable {
       metadata: json['metadata'] is Map
           ? Map<String, dynamic>.from(json['metadata'] as Map<dynamic, dynamic>)
           : const <String, dynamic>{},
-      createdAt: json['createdAt'] != null
-          ? DateTime.parse(json['createdAt'] as String)
-          : null,
-      updatedAt: json['updatedAt'] != null
-          ? DateTime.parse(json['updatedAt'] as String)
-          : null,
+      createdAt: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['createdAt'] as String?),
+      updatedAt: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['updatedAt'] as String?),
     );
   }
 
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/clock_in/attendance_status.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/clock_in/attendance_status.dart
index 043179d7..b71f28e7 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/clock_in/attendance_status.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/clock_in/attendance_status.dart
@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
 import 'package:krow_domain/src/entities/enums/attendance_status_type.dart';
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// Current clock-in / attendance status of the staff member.
 ///
 /// Returned by `GET /staff/clock-in/status`. When no open session exists
@@ -20,9 +22,7 @@ class AttendanceStatus extends Equatable {
       activeShiftId: json['activeShiftId'] as String?,
       attendanceStatus:
           AttendanceStatusType.fromJson(json['attendanceStatus'] as String?),
-      clockInAt: json['clockInAt'] != null
-          ? DateTime.parse(json['clockInAt'] as String)
-          : null,
+      clockInAt: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['clockInAt'] as String?),
     );
   }
 
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/coverage_domain/assigned_worker.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/coverage_domain/assigned_worker.dart
index a16e8a41..a0d82248 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/coverage_domain/assigned_worker.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/coverage_domain/assigned_worker.dart
@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
 import 'package:krow_domain/src/entities/enums/assignment_status.dart';
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// A worker assigned to a coverage shift.
 ///
 /// Nested within [ShiftWithWorkers].
@@ -23,9 +25,7 @@ class AssignedWorker extends Equatable {
       staffId: json['staffId'] as String,
       fullName: json['fullName'] as String,
       status: AssignmentStatus.fromJson(json['status'] as String?),
-      checkInAt: json['checkInAt'] != null
-          ? DateTime.parse(json['checkInAt'] as String)
-          : null,
+      checkInAt: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['checkInAt'] as String?),
       hasReview: json['hasReview'] as bool? ?? false,
     );
   }
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/coverage_domain/time_range.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/coverage_domain/time_range.dart
index 543deccd..144d8194 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/coverage_domain/time_range.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/coverage_domain/time_range.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// A time range with start and end timestamps.
 ///
 /// Used within [ShiftWithWorkers] for shift time windows.
@@ -13,8 +15,8 @@ class TimeRange extends Equatable {
   /// Deserialises a [TimeRange] from a V2 API JSON map.
   factory TimeRange.fromJson(Map<String, dynamic> json) {
     return TimeRange(
-      startsAt: DateTime.parse(json['startsAt'] as String),
-      endsAt: DateTime.parse(json['endsAt'] as String),
+      startsAt: parseUtcToLocal(json['startsAt'] as String),
+      endsAt: parseUtcToLocal(json['endsAt'] as String),
     );
   }
 
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/financial/invoice.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/financial/invoice.dart
index 7d370fd3..27afa489 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/financial/invoice.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/financial/invoice.dart
@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
 import 'package:krow_domain/src/entities/enums/invoice_status.dart';
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// An invoice issued to a business for services rendered.
 ///
 /// Returned by `GET /client/billing/invoices/*`.
@@ -25,12 +27,8 @@ class Invoice extends Equatable {
       invoiceNumber: json['invoiceNumber'] as String,
       amountCents: (json['amountCents'] as num).toInt(),
       status: InvoiceStatus.fromJson(json['status'] as String?),
-      dueDate: json['dueDate'] != null
-          ? DateTime.parse(json['dueDate'] as String)
-          : null,
-      paymentDate: json['paymentDate'] != null
-          ? DateTime.parse(json['paymentDate'] as String)
-          : null,
+      dueDate: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['dueDate'] as String?),
+      paymentDate: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['paymentDate'] as String?),
       vendorId: json['vendorId'] as String?,
       vendorName: json['vendorName'] as String?,
     );
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/financial/payment_chart_point.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/financial/payment_chart_point.dart
index 2e9f92f0..ac5dfbc5 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/financial/payment_chart_point.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/financial/payment_chart_point.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// A single data point in the staff payment chart.
 ///
 /// Returned by `GET /staff/payments/chart`.
@@ -13,7 +15,7 @@ class PaymentChartPoint extends Equatable {
   /// Deserialises a [PaymentChartPoint] from a V2 API JSON map.
   factory PaymentChartPoint.fromJson(Map<String, dynamic> json) {
     return PaymentChartPoint(
-      bucket: DateTime.parse(json['bucket'] as String),
+      bucket: parseUtcToLocal(json['bucket'] as String),
       amountCents: (json['amountCents'] as num).toInt(),
     );
   }
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/financial/staff_payment.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/financial/staff_payment.dart
index 3df1b383..159a7ef3 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/financial/staff_payment.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/financial/staff_payment.dart
@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
 import 'package:krow_domain/src/entities/enums/payment_status.dart';
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// A single payment record for a staff member.
 ///
 /// Returned by `GET /staff/payments/history`.
@@ -23,7 +25,7 @@ class PaymentRecord extends Equatable {
     return PaymentRecord(
       paymentId: json['paymentId'] as String,
       amountCents: (json['amountCents'] as num).toInt(),
-      date: DateTime.parse(json['date'] as String),
+      date: parseUtcToLocal(json['date'] as String),
       status: PaymentStatus.fromJson(json['status'] as String?),
       shiftName: json['shiftName'] as String?,
       location: json['location'] as String?,
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/financial/time_card.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/financial/time_card.dart
index a5d459ec..2447d686 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/financial/time_card.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/financial/time_card.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// A single time-card entry for a completed shift.
 ///
 /// Returned by `GET /staff/profile/time-card`.
@@ -19,15 +21,11 @@ class TimeCardEntry extends Equatable {
   /// Deserialises a [TimeCardEntry] from a V2 API JSON map.
   factory TimeCardEntry.fromJson(Map<String, dynamic> json) {
     return TimeCardEntry(
-      date: DateTime.parse(json['date'] as String),
+      date: parseUtcToLocal(json['date'] as String),
       shiftName: json['shiftName'] as String,
       location: json['location'] as String?,
-      clockInAt: json['clockInAt'] != null
-          ? DateTime.parse(json['clockInAt'] as String)
-          : null,
-      clockOutAt: json['clockOutAt'] != null
-          ? DateTime.parse(json['clockOutAt'] as String)
-          : null,
+      clockInAt: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['clockInAt'] as String?),
+      clockOutAt: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['clockOutAt'] as String?),
       minutesWorked: (json['minutesWorked'] as num).toInt(),
       hourlyRateCents: json['hourlyRateCents'] != null
           ? (json['hourlyRateCents'] as num).toInt()
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/orders/order_item.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/orders/order_item.dart
index 473495ca..dfcd6072 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/orders/order_item.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/orders/order_item.dart
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 import 'package:krow_domain/src/entities/enums/order_type.dart';
 import 'package:krow_domain/src/entities/enums/shift_status.dart';
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
 import 'assigned_worker_summary.dart';
 
 /// A line item within an order, representing a role needed for a shift.
@@ -42,9 +43,9 @@ class OrderItem extends Equatable {
       orderId: json['orderId'] as String,
       orderType: OrderType.fromJson(json['orderType'] as String?),
       roleName: json['roleName'] as String,
-      date: DateTime.parse(json['date'] as String),
-      startsAt: DateTime.parse(json['startsAt'] as String),
-      endsAt: DateTime.parse(json['endsAt'] as String),
+      date: parseUtcToLocal(json['date'] as String),
+      startsAt: parseUtcToLocal(json['startsAt'] as String),
+      endsAt: parseUtcToLocal(json['endsAt'] as String),
       requiredWorkerCount: (json['requiredWorkerCount'] as num).toInt(),
       filledCount: (json['filledCount'] as num).toInt(),
       hourlyRateCents: (json['hourlyRateCents'] as num).toInt(),
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/orders/order_preview.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/orders/order_preview.dart
index 3bc41648..0ece8974 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/orders/order_preview.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/orders/order_preview.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// A preview of an order for reordering purposes.
 ///
 /// Returned by `GET /client/orders/:id/reorder-preview`.
@@ -31,12 +33,8 @@ class OrderPreview extends Equatable {
       orderId: json['orderId'] as String,
       title: json['title'] as String,
       description: json['description'] as String?,
-      startsAt: json['startsAt'] != null
-          ? DateTime.parse(json['startsAt'] as String)
-          : null,
-      endsAt: json['endsAt'] != null
-          ? DateTime.parse(json['endsAt'] as String)
-          : null,
+      startsAt: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['startsAt'] as String?),
+      endsAt: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['endsAt'] as String?),
       locationName: json['locationName'] as String?,
       locationAddress: json['locationAddress'] as String?,
       metadata: json['metadata'] is Map
@@ -128,8 +126,8 @@ class OrderPreviewShift extends Equatable {
       shiftId: json['shiftId'] as String,
       shiftCode: json['shiftCode'] as String,
       title: json['title'] as String,
-      startsAt: DateTime.parse(json['startsAt'] as String),
-      endsAt: DateTime.parse(json['endsAt'] as String),
+      startsAt: parseUtcToLocal(json['startsAt'] as String),
+      endsAt: parseUtcToLocal(json['endsAt'] as String),
       roles: rolesList,
     );
   }
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/orders/recent_order.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/orders/recent_order.dart
index 453a048b..f3096033 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/orders/recent_order.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/orders/recent_order.dart
@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
 import 'package:krow_domain/src/entities/enums/order_type.dart';
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// A recently completed order available for reordering.
 ///
 /// Returned by `GET /client/reorders`.
@@ -21,9 +23,7 @@ class RecentOrder extends Equatable {
     return RecentOrder(
       id: json['id'] as String,
       title: json['title'] as String,
-      date: json['date'] != null
-          ? DateTime.parse(json['date'] as String)
-          : null,
+      date: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['date'] as String?),
       hubName: json['hubName'] as String?,
       positionCount: (json['positionCount'] as num).toInt(),
       orderType: OrderType.fromJson(json['orderType'] as String?),
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/profile/certificate.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/profile/certificate.dart
index 388e154a..7a629fe5 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/profile/certificate.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/profile/certificate.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// Status of a staff certificate.
 enum CertificateStatus {
   /// Certificate uploaded, pending verification.
@@ -45,8 +47,8 @@ class StaffCertificate extends Equatable {
       fileUri: json['fileUri'] as String?,
       issuer: json['issuer'] as String?,
       certificateNumber: json['certificateNumber'] as String?,
-      issuedAt: json['issuedAt'] != null ? DateTime.parse(json['issuedAt'] as String) : null,
-      expiresAt: json['expiresAt'] != null ? DateTime.parse(json['expiresAt'] as String) : null,
+      issuedAt: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['issuedAt'] as String?),
+      expiresAt: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['expiresAt'] as String?),
       status: _parseStatus(json['status'] as String?),
       verificationStatus: json['verificationStatus'] as String?,
     );
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/profile/profile_document.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/profile/profile_document.dart
index d044f4e5..97028fcf 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/profile/profile_document.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/profile/profile_document.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// Status of a profile document.
 enum ProfileDocumentStatus {
   /// Document has not been uploaded yet.
@@ -59,7 +61,7 @@ class ProfileDocument extends Equatable {
       staffDocumentId: json['staffDocumentId'] as String?,
       fileUri: json['fileUri'] as String?,
       status: _parseStatus(json['status'] as String?),
-      expiresAt: json['expiresAt'] != null ? DateTime.parse(json['expiresAt'] as String) : null,
+      expiresAt: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['expiresAt'] as String?),
       metadata: (json['metadata'] as Map<String, dynamic>?) ?? const <String, dynamic>{},
     );
   }
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/ratings/staff_rating.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/ratings/staff_rating.dart
index a1a70391..a7977548 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/ratings/staff_rating.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/ratings/staff_rating.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// A review left for a staff member after an assignment.
 ///
 /// Maps to the V2 `staff_reviews` table.
@@ -35,9 +37,7 @@ class StaffRating extends Equatable {
       rating: (json['rating'] as num).toInt(),
       reviewText: json['reviewText'] as String?,
       tags: tagsList,
-      createdAt: json['createdAt'] != null
-          ? DateTime.parse(json['createdAt'] as String)
-          : null,
+      createdAt: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['createdAt'] as String?),
     );
   }
 
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/reports/coverage_report.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/reports/coverage_report.dart
index 9ed90277..5930090d 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/reports/coverage_report.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/reports/coverage_report.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// Coverage report with daily breakdown.
 ///
 /// Returned by `GET /client/reports/coverage`.
@@ -75,7 +77,7 @@ class CoverageDayPoint extends Equatable {
   /// Deserialises a [CoverageDayPoint] from a V2 API JSON map.
   factory CoverageDayPoint.fromJson(Map<String, dynamic> json) {
     return CoverageDayPoint(
-      day: DateTime.parse(json['day'] as String),
+      day: parseUtcToLocal(json['day'] as String),
       needed: (json['needed'] as num).toInt(),
       filled: (json['filled'] as num).toInt(),
       coveragePercentage: (json['coveragePercentage'] as num).toDouble(),
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/reports/forecast_report.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/reports/forecast_report.dart
index 20c7a3a1..da7d7c1c 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/reports/forecast_report.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/reports/forecast_report.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// Staffing and spend forecast report.
 ///
 /// Returned by `GET /client/reports/forecast`.
@@ -83,7 +85,7 @@ class ForecastWeek extends Equatable {
   /// Deserialises a [ForecastWeek] from a V2 API JSON map.
   factory ForecastWeek.fromJson(Map<String, dynamic> json) {
     return ForecastWeek(
-      week: DateTime.parse(json['week'] as String),
+      week: parseUtcToLocal(json['week'] as String),
       shiftCount: (json['shiftCount'] as num).toInt(),
       workerHours: (json['workerHours'] as num).toDouble(),
       forecastSpendCents: (json['forecastSpendCents'] as num).toInt(),
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/reports/no_show_report.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/reports/no_show_report.dart
index f4f9047c..a9f13f6b 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/reports/no_show_report.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/reports/no_show_report.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// No-show report with per-worker incident details.
 ///
 /// Returned by `GET /client/reports/no-show`.
@@ -143,7 +145,7 @@ class NoShowIncident extends Equatable {
       shiftId: json['shiftId'] as String,
       shiftTitle: json['shiftTitle'] as String,
       roleName: json['roleName'] as String,
-      date: DateTime.parse(json['date'] as String),
+      date: parseUtcToLocal(json['date'] as String),
     );
   }
 
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/reports/spend_data_point.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/reports/spend_data_point.dart
index 30480fae..0e39e55f 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/reports/spend_data_point.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/reports/spend_data_point.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
 import '../financial/spend_item.dart';
 
 /// Spend report with total, chart data points, and category breakdown.
@@ -71,7 +72,7 @@ class SpendDataPoint extends Equatable {
   /// Deserialises a [SpendDataPoint] from a V2 API JSON map.
   factory SpendDataPoint.fromJson(Map<String, dynamic> json) {
     return SpendDataPoint(
-      bucket: DateTime.parse(json['bucket'] as String),
+      bucket: parseUtcToLocal(json['bucket'] as String),
       amountCents: (json['amountCents'] as num).toInt(),
     );
   }
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/assigned_shift.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/assigned_shift.dart
index 11b27bc1..1ab5f69e 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/assigned_shift.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/assigned_shift.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
+import 'package:krow_domain/src/core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
 import 'package:krow_domain/src/entities/enums/assignment_status.dart';
 import 'package:krow_domain/src/entities/enums/order_type.dart';
 
@@ -33,9 +34,9 @@ class AssignedShift extends Equatable {
       shiftId: json['shiftId'] as String,
       roleName: json['roleName'] as String,
       location: json['location'] as String? ?? '',
-      date: DateTime.parse(json['date'] as String),
-      startTime: DateTime.parse(json['startTime'] as String),
-      endTime: DateTime.parse(json['endTime'] as String),
+      date: parseUtcToLocal(json['date'] as String),
+      startTime: parseUtcToLocal(json['startTime'] as String),
+      endTime: parseUtcToLocal(json['endTime'] as String),
       hourlyRateCents: json['hourlyRateCents'] as int? ?? 0,
       hourlyRate: (json['hourlyRate'] as num?)?.toDouble() ?? 0.0,
       totalRateCents: json['totalRateCents'] as int? ?? 0,
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/cancelled_shift.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/cancelled_shift.dart
index 6fb4741d..d2cff728 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/cancelled_shift.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/cancelled_shift.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
+import 'package:krow_domain/src/core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// A shift whose assignment was cancelled.
 ///
 /// Returned by `GET /staff/shifts/cancelled`. Shows past assignments
@@ -22,7 +24,7 @@ class CancelledShift extends Equatable {
       shiftId: json['shiftId'] as String,
       title: json['title'] as String? ?? '',
       location: json['location'] as String? ?? '',
-      date: DateTime.parse(json['date'] as String),
+      date: parseUtcToLocal(json['date'] as String),
       cancellationReason: json['cancellationReason'] as String?,
     );
   }
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/completed_shift.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/completed_shift.dart
index 54f29d7d..8f99fc47 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/completed_shift.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/completed_shift.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
-import 'package:krow_domain/krow_domain.dart';
+
+import 'package:krow_domain/src/core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+import 'package:krow_domain/src/entities/enums/assignment_status.dart';
+import 'package:krow_domain/src/entities/enums/payment_status.dart';
 
 /// A shift the staff member has completed.
 ///
@@ -34,12 +37,12 @@ class CompletedShift extends Equatable {
       title: json['title'] as String? ?? '',
       location: json['location'] as String? ?? '',
       clientName: json['clientName'] as String? ?? '',
-      date: DateTime.parse(json['date'] as String),
+      date: parseUtcToLocal(json['date'] as String),
       startTime: json['startTime'] != null
-          ? DateTime.parse(json['startTime'] as String)
+          ? parseUtcToLocal(json['startTime'] as String)
           : DateTime.now(),
       endTime: json['endTime'] != null
-          ? DateTime.parse(json['endTime'] as String)
+          ? parseUtcToLocal(json['endTime'] as String)
           : DateTime.now(),
       minutesWorked: json['minutesWorked'] as int? ?? 0,
       hourlyRateCents: json['hourlyRateCents'] as int? ?? 0,
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/open_shift.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/open_shift.dart
index 856deef5..f2b5c9a6 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/open_shift.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/open_shift.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
+import 'package:krow_domain/src/core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
 import 'package:krow_domain/src/entities/enums/order_type.dart';
 
 /// An open shift available for the staff member to apply to.
@@ -32,9 +33,9 @@ class OpenShift extends Equatable {
       roleName: json['roleName'] as String,
       clientName: json['clientName'] as String? ?? '',
       location: json['location'] as String? ?? '',
-      date: DateTime.parse(json['date'] as String),
-      startTime: DateTime.parse(json['startTime'] as String),
-      endTime: DateTime.parse(json['endTime'] as String),
+      date: parseUtcToLocal(json['date'] as String),
+      startTime: parseUtcToLocal(json['startTime'] as String),
+      endTime: parseUtcToLocal(json['endTime'] as String),
       hourlyRateCents: json['hourlyRateCents'] as int? ?? 0,
       hourlyRate: (json['hourlyRate'] as num?)?.toDouble() ?? 0.0,
       orderType: OrderType.fromJson(json['orderType'] as String?),
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/pending_assignment.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/pending_assignment.dart
index b22d6bc4..c96c5810 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/pending_assignment.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/pending_assignment.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
+import 'package:krow_domain/src/core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// An assignment awaiting the staff member's acceptance.
 ///
 /// Returned by `GET /staff/shifts/pending`. These are assignments with
@@ -24,10 +26,10 @@ class PendingAssignment extends Equatable {
       shiftId: json['shiftId'] as String,
       title: json['title'] as String? ?? '',
       roleName: json['roleName'] as String,
-      startTime: DateTime.parse(json['startTime'] as String),
-      endTime: DateTime.parse(json['endTime'] as String),
+      startTime: parseUtcToLocal(json['startTime'] as String),
+      endTime: parseUtcToLocal(json['endTime'] as String),
       location: json['location'] as String? ?? '',
-      responseDeadline: DateTime.parse(json['responseDeadline'] as String),
+      responseDeadline: parseUtcToLocal(json['responseDeadline'] as String),
     );
   }
 
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/shift.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/shift.dart
index 8b45cf75..69900461 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/shift.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/shift.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
+import 'package:krow_domain/src/core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
 import 'package:krow_domain/src/entities/enums/shift_status.dart';
 
 /// Core shift entity aligned with the V2 `shifts` table.
@@ -48,10 +49,10 @@ class Shift extends Equatable {
           clientName ??
           '',
       status: ShiftStatus.fromJson(json['status'] as String?),
-      startsAt: DateTime.parse(
+      startsAt: parseUtcToLocal(
         json['startsAt'] as String? ?? json['startTime'] as String,
       ),
-      endsAt: DateTime.parse(
+      endsAt: parseUtcToLocal(
         json['endsAt'] as String? ?? json['endTime'] as String,
       ),
       timezone: json['timezone'] as String? ?? 'UTC',
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/shift_detail.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/shift_detail.dart
index c4082982..38e2dc23 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/shift_detail.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/shift_detail.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
+import 'package:krow_domain/src/core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
 import 'package:krow_domain/src/entities/enums/application_status.dart';
 import 'package:krow_domain/src/entities/enums/assignment_status.dart';
 import 'package:krow_domain/src/entities/enums/order_type.dart';
@@ -53,9 +54,9 @@ class ShiftDetail extends Equatable {
       clientName: json['clientName'] as String? ?? '',
       latitude: Shift.parseDouble(json['latitude']),
       longitude: Shift.parseDouble(json['longitude']),
-      date: DateTime.parse(json['date'] as String),
-      startTime: DateTime.parse(json['startTime'] as String),
-      endTime: DateTime.parse(json['endTime'] as String),
+      date: parseUtcToLocal(json['date'] as String),
+      startTime: parseUtcToLocal(json['startTime'] as String),
+      endTime: parseUtcToLocal(json['endTime'] as String),
       roleId: json['roleId'] as String,
       roleName: json['roleName'] as String,
       hourlyRateCents: json['hourlyRateCents'] as int? ?? 0,
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/today_shift.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/today_shift.dart
index 01248ff3..cefd2f26 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/today_shift.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/shifts/today_shift.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
+import 'package:krow_domain/src/core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
 import 'package:krow_domain/src/entities/enums/attendance_status_type.dart';
 
 /// A shift assigned to the staff member for today.
@@ -33,8 +34,8 @@ class TodayShift extends Equatable {
       shiftId: json['shiftId'] as String,
       roleName: json['roleName'] as String,
       location: json['location'] as String? ?? '',
-      startTime: DateTime.parse(json['startTime'] as String),
-      endTime: DateTime.parse(json['endTime'] as String),
+      startTime: parseUtcToLocal(json['startTime'] as String),
+      endTime: parseUtcToLocal(json['endTime'] as String),
       attendanceStatus: AttendanceStatusType.fromJson(json['attendanceStatus'] as String?),
       clientName: json['clientName'] as String? ?? '',
       hourlyRateCents: json['hourlyRateCents'] as int? ?? 0,
@@ -42,9 +43,7 @@ class TodayShift extends Equatable {
       totalRateCents: json['totalRateCents'] as int? ?? 0,
       totalRate: (json['totalRate'] as num?)?.toDouble() ?? 0.0,
       locationAddress: json['locationAddress'] as String?,
-      clockInAt: json['clockInAt'] != null
-          ? DateTime.parse(json['clockInAt'] as String)
-          : null,
+      clockInAt: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['clockInAt'] as String?),
     );
   }
 
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/users/biz_member.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/users/biz_member.dart
index ee071a75..fce809bc 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/users/biz_member.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/users/biz_member.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// Membership status within a business.
 enum BusinessMembershipStatus {
   /// The user has been invited but has not accepted.
@@ -63,8 +65,8 @@ class BusinessMembership extends Equatable {
       businessName: json['businessName'] as String?,
       businessSlug: json['businessSlug'] as String?,
       metadata: (json['metadata'] as Map<String, dynamic>?) ?? const <String, dynamic>{},
-      createdAt: json['createdAt'] != null ? DateTime.parse(json['createdAt'] as String) : null,
-      updatedAt: json['updatedAt'] != null ? DateTime.parse(json['updatedAt'] as String) : null,
+      createdAt: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['createdAt'] as String?),
+      updatedAt: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['updatedAt'] as String?),
     );
   }
 
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/users/staff.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/users/staff.dart
index d46849a0..bf2c9d89 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/users/staff.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/users/staff.dart
@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
 import 'package:krow_domain/krow_domain.dart' show OnboardingStatus, StaffStatus;
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// Represents a worker profile in the KROW platform.
 ///
 /// Maps to the V2 `staffs` table. Linked to a [User] via [userId].
@@ -47,8 +49,8 @@ class Staff extends Equatable {
       workforceId: json['workforceId'] as String?,
       vendorId: json['vendorId'] as String?,
       workforceNumber: json['workforceNumber'] as String?,
-      createdAt: json['createdAt'] != null ? DateTime.parse(json['createdAt'] as String) : null,
-      updatedAt: json['updatedAt'] != null ? DateTime.parse(json['updatedAt'] as String) : null,
+      createdAt: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['createdAt'] as String?),
+      updatedAt: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['updatedAt'] as String?),
     );
   }
 
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/users/user.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/users/user.dart
index fe2c5785..13eacc21 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/users/user.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/domain/lib/src/entities/users/user.dart
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 import 'package:equatable/equatable.dart';
 
+import '../../core/utils/utc_parser.dart';
+
 /// Account status for a platform user.
 enum UserStatus {
   /// User is active and can sign in.
@@ -37,8 +39,8 @@ class User extends Equatable {
       phone: json['phone'] as String?,
       status: _parseUserStatus(json['status'] as String?),
       metadata: (json['metadata'] as Map<String, dynamic>?) ?? const <String, dynamic>{},
-      createdAt: json['createdAt'] != null ? DateTime.parse(json['createdAt'] as String) : null,
-      updatedAt: json['updatedAt'] != null ? DateTime.parse(json['updatedAt'] as String) : null,
+      createdAt: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['createdAt'] as String?),
+      updatedAt: tryParseUtcToLocal(json['updatedAt'] as String?),
     );
   }
 
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/features/client/home/lib/src/presentation/widgets/reorder_widget.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/features/client/home/lib/src/presentation/widgets/reorder_widget.dart
index c3cf54d2..eace8942 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/features/client/home/lib/src/presentation/widgets/reorder_widget.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/features/client/home/lib/src/presentation/widgets/reorder_widget.dart
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ class ReorderWidget extends StatelessWidget {
                                 borderRadius: UiConstants.radiusLg,
                               ),
                               child: const Icon(
-                                UiIcons.building,
+                                UiIcons.briefcase,
                                 size: 16,
                                 color: UiColors.primary,
                               ),
@@ -104,18 +104,6 @@ class ReorderWidget extends StatelessWidget {
                           ],
                         ),
                       ),
-                      // Column(
-                      //   crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.end,
-                      //   children: <Widget>[
-                      //     // ASSUMPTION: No i18n key for 'positions' under
-                      //     // reorder section — carrying forward existing
-                      //     // hardcoded string pattern for this migration.
-                      //     Text(
-                      //       '${order.positionCount} positions',
-                      //       style: UiTypography.footnote2r.textSecondary,
-                      //     ),
-                      //   ],
-                      // ),
                     ],
                   ),
                   const SizedBox(height: UiConstants.space3),
@@ -130,7 +118,7 @@ class ReorderWidget extends StatelessWidget {
                       ),
                       const SizedBox(width: UiConstants.space2),
                       _Badge(
-                        icon: UiIcons.building,
+                        icon: UiIcons.users,
                         text: '${order.positionCount}',
                         color: UiColors.textSecondary,
                         bg: UiColors.buttonSecondaryStill,
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/features/client/orders/view_orders/lib/src/presentation/widgets/order_edit_sheet.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/features/client/orders/view_orders/lib/src/presentation/widgets/order_edit_sheet.dart
index 44add689..7ba84dc8 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/features/client/orders/view_orders/lib/src/presentation/widgets/order_edit_sheet.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/features/client/orders/view_orders/lib/src/presentation/widgets/order_edit_sheet.dart
@@ -48,13 +48,13 @@ class OrderEditSheetState extends State<OrderEditSheet> {
     _orderNameController = TextEditingController(text: widget.order.roleName);
 
     final String startHH =
-        widget.order.startsAt.toLocal().hour.toString().padLeft(2, '0');
+        widget.order.startsAt.hour.toString().padLeft(2, '0');
     final String startMM =
-        widget.order.startsAt.toLocal().minute.toString().padLeft(2, '0');
+        widget.order.startsAt.minute.toString().padLeft(2, '0');
     final String endHH =
-        widget.order.endsAt.toLocal().hour.toString().padLeft(2, '0');
+        widget.order.endsAt.hour.toString().padLeft(2, '0');
     final String endMM =
-        widget.order.endsAt.toLocal().minute.toString().padLeft(2, '0');
+        widget.order.endsAt.minute.toString().padLeft(2, '0');
 
     _positions = <Map<String, dynamic>>[
       <String, dynamic>{
diff --git a/apps/mobile/packages/features/client/orders/view_orders/lib/src/presentation/widgets/view_order_card.dart b/apps/mobile/packages/features/client/orders/view_orders/lib/src/presentation/widgets/view_order_card.dart
index fa9fdd1a..969aed43 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/packages/features/client/orders/view_orders/lib/src/presentation/widgets/view_order_card.dart
+++ b/apps/mobile/packages/features/client/orders/view_orders/lib/src/presentation/widgets/view_order_card.dart
@@ -77,9 +77,8 @@ class _ViewOrderCardState extends State<ViewOrderCard> {
 
   /// Formats a [DateTime] to a display time string (e.g. "9:00 AM").
   String _formatTime({required DateTime dateTime}) {
-    final DateTime local = dateTime.toLocal();
-    final int hour24 = local.hour;
-    final int minute = local.minute;
+    final int hour24 = dateTime.hour;
+    final int minute = dateTime.minute;
     final String ampm = hour24 >= 12 ? 'PM' : 'AM';
     int hour = hour24 % 12;
     if (hour == 0) hour = 12;