1. Home
  2. What is Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

What is Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time. It is the bases for civil time today. This 24-hour standard is kept using highly precise atomic clocks combined with the Earth's location. UTC is not adjusted for daylight saving time.

Updated on June 1, 2022

Was this article helpful?