What is Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)?

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the standard time used all around the world to keep everyone’s clocks in sync.

Imagine you and your friends are playing a game where each of you has a clock, but none of them show the same time. That would make it hard to know when to start or stop the game! UTC acts like the main referee who makes sure all the clocks around the world agree on what time it is.

UTC is like the starting point for time zones. Just like you have your own bedtime, different places in the world have their own times based on where they are. UTC helps these times stay in line with each other. It’s like having a common language so everyone can understand when it's morning, afternoon, or night, no matter where they live.

When you watch a video call with friends from different countries, or when airplanes fly across the world, they use UTC to make sure everything happens at the right time. It’s like having a shared ruler for time so everything can match up perfectly!