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UTC: Coordinated Universal Time
UTC Time Live Watch
What is UTC Time in ISO-8601 Format?
Current time: UTC. UTC is replaced with Z that is the zero UTC offset.
UTC time in ISO-8601 is Z. Note that the Z letter is without a space.
UTC Time in 12-hour clock time (AM/PM)
UTC Date-Time Format Comparison
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About UTC Time
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time. It is one of several closely related successors to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). For most purposes, UTC is considered interchangeable with GMT, but GMT is no longer precisely defined by the scientific community. UTC does not observe daylight saving time, meaning its time does not change during the year. It is maintained using highly precise atomic clocks combined with the Earth's rotation. Because the Earth's rotation is somewhat irregular and slowing down over time, leap seconds are occasionally added to UTC to keep it within 0.9 seconds of UT1, a version of universal time based on the Earth's rotation. The use of atomic clocks to maintain UTC means that it is extremely accurate, with deviations measured in nanoseconds. This high level of accuracy is critical for a wide range of applications, including navigation, telecommunications, and the synchronization of computer networks. UTC is used worldwide in aviation, maritime activities, weather forecasting, and many other fields where precise timekeeping is essential. It serves as the basis for civil time in many countries and is the standard used for international timekeeping. Understanding and using UTC is crucial for anyone involved in global communications, travel, or technology, as it ensures that activities are coordinated across different time zones without confusion.