UTC — Coordinated Universal Time
UTC stands for Coordinated Universal Time and is the primary international time standard used as a reference for time zones around the world.
UTC Time Zone Details
| Abbreviation | Time zone name | Location | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC | Coordinated Universal Time | Worldwide | UTC +00:00 |
UTC and UTC
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) has an offset of UTC +00:00. This means local time in this time zone is calculated relative to Coordinated Universal Time using that offset.
Time Zone Abbreviations vs IANA Time Zones
Time zone abbreviations are convenient for displaying time, but they are not always unique. IANA time zone identifiers such as America/New_York, Europe/London, and Asia/Tokyo identify geographic time zones more precisely and can account for time zone rule changes.
Browse IANA time zones