What Time Zone is UTC in the USA? Understanding EST, CST, MST, and PST

Learn about the UTC offsets in the USA, including EST, CST, MST, and PST and how they change during Daylight Saving Time.

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In the USA, UTC-5 corresponds to Eastern Standard Time (EST), UTC-6 to Central Standard Time (CST), UTC-7 to Mountain Standard Time (MST), and UTC-8 to Pacific Standard Time (PST) during standard time. These offsets change during Daylight Saving Time.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is UTC-5 in the USA? UTC-5 corresponds to Eastern Standard Time (EST) in the USA.
  2. How do time zones change during Daylight Saving Time? During Daylight Saving Time, the time zones typically shift forward by one hour.
  3. What are the main time zones in the USA? The main time zones in the USA include Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific Standard Time.
  4. When does Daylight Saving Time start in the USA? Daylight Saving Time in the USA typically starts on the second Sunday of March.

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