Global Time Zone Converter

Global Time Zone Converter FAQ

What are the global time zones?

Global Time Zones. Time Zones are regions on Earth that use the same local time. Conventionally, people compute their local time as an offset from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). UTC replaced GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) in 1972 as the time standard. UTC is a high precision atomic time standard, which measures time by the nanosecond.

What is the difference between cst and gmt?

However, before calculating the difference we should first get to know what CST and IST stand for. CST is Central Standard Time observed in North America and Central America while IST stands for India Standard Time that is observed across whole of India. While IST is 5:30 hours ahead of GMT, CST is 6 hours behind GMT.

What are the 5 time zones in the us?

Time Zones Within the 50 US StatesHawaii-Aleutian Time Zone. The Hawaii-Aleutian Time Zone derives its name from two areas: Hawaii and the Aleutian Islands in Alaska.Alaska Time Zone. The Alaska Time Zone encompasses almost the entire state of Alaska. ...Pacific Time Zone. ...Mountain Time Zone. ...Central Time Zone. ...Eastern Time Zone. ...

Where is the world clock location?

The primary atomic clock for the US is located in Boulder, Colorado, at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Universal Atomic Clock is housed in Paris, France, and it takes into account many other atomic clocks to set the ‘official’ time.