Anyone can post tips for the swap on this thread. Check periodically because here is also where important information for the swap as well as instructions for how to create your exchange list and other details will be posted.
This first snippet is from Danita and is very important. The system automatically starts swaps according to DG Time, which is not what we mere mortals usually go by. Here are the actual times for the opening bell based on time zone. Thanks Danita.
Start time January 2, 12:00 am UTC
So, if my math is correct, these should be the start times for the contiguous USA:
7:00 pm EST on January 1st
6:00 pm CST on January 1st
5:00 pm MST on January 1st
4:00 pm PST on January 1st