UTC — Coordinated Universal Time
UTC+00:00 · the same as UTC
Details
| Abbreviation | UTC |
| Full name | Coordinated Universal Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+00:00 |
| IANA identifier | Etc/UTC |
| DST | Not observed |
Countries Using UTC
Time Difference from UTC
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +4h |
| Chicago | +5h |
| Los Angeles | +7h |
| London | -1h |
| Paris | -2h |
| Moscow | -3h |
| Dubai | -4h |
| Mumbai | -5h 30m |
| Bangkok | -7h |
| Shanghai | -8h |
| Tokyo | -9h |
| Sydney | -10h |
| Auckland | -12h |
Using UTC in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently afternoon in UTC, which is inside a normal workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with London: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM UTC equals 10:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone has no listed DST shift, which keeps recurring events simpler across the year.
| Market | UTC | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| London | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Paris | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Moscow | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Dubai | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| New York | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM |
| Chicago | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
About UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +00:00, meaning it is the same as UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Etc/UTC. It is used in 2 countries, including Ivory Coast, Mali.
UTC does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +00:00 remains the same throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling with locations in this time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UTC?
UTC stands for Coordinated Universal Time. It is the same as UTC (UTC+00:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Etc/UTC.
What is the current time in UTC?
The current UTC time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. UTC is UTC+00:00, which is the same as UTC.
Does UTC observe daylight saving time?
No, UTC does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +00:00 remains constant throughout the year.
What countries use UTC?
Countries and regions using UTC include Ivory Coast, Mali.
How do I convert UTC to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert UTC to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between UTC and 13 major world cities.