Understanding Time Zones: UTC, GMT, and IST Explained

Learn the differences between UTC, GMT, and IST, including their definitions and conversions.

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UTC stands for Coordinated Universal Time, a time standard. GMT is Greenwich Mean Time, aligning with UTC. IST refers to Indian Standard Time, which is UTC +5:30. For example, when it is 12:00 PM UTC, it is 5:30 PM IST.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does UTC stand for? UTC stands for Coordinated Universal Time, a time standard used globally.
  2. How is GMT different from UTC? GMT, or Greenwich Mean Time, aligns with UTC but varies slightly due to astronomical factors.
  3. What is IST and how is it calculated? IST stands for Indian Standard Time, which is UTC +5:30.
  4. How do I convert UTC to IST? To convert UTC to IST, add 5 hours and 30 minutes to the UTC time.

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