UTC — Coordinated Universal Time
UTC+0
Current UTC Time
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Etc/UTC
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time. It does not observe daylight saving time. UTC is used in aviation, computing, navigation, weather forecasting, and many other fields where an unambiguous time standard is required.
UTC Key Facts
- Full name: Coordinated Universal Time
- Abbreviation: UTC
- UTC offset: UTC+0
- DST: Not observed
- IANA identifier: Etc/UTC
Understanding UTC
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) uses a UTC offset of UTC+0, placing it at the prime meridian baseline. This time zone does not observe Daylight Saving Time, providing a consistent offset throughout the year.
UTC is used as a reference time standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UTC time?
UTC stands for Coordinated Universal Time. It is UTC+0, meaning it is the same as Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What countries use UTC?
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is used in various regions worldwide. Major cities in this timezone include .
Does UTC observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, UTC does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset remains UTC+0 year-round.
What is the UTC offset for UTC?
UTC has a UTC offset of UTC+0. The IANA time zone identifier is Etc/UTC.
What is UTC in military time?
In the military time zone system, UTC (UTC+0) is designated with a specific letter code. Military time zones use letters A through Z (excluding J) to represent offsets from UTC.