What is GMT and how is it different from UTC?
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the modern time standard that replaced GMT. While they're nearly identical, UTC is more precise and is the global time standard used by computers and international organizations.
What's the difference between UTC and PST?
UTC is the global time standard, while PST (Pacific Standard Time) is 8 hours behind UTC (UTC-8). During daylight saving time, the Pacific coast uses PDT (Pacific Daylight Time), which is UTC-7. So when it's 12:00 PM UTC, it's 4:00 AM PST or 5:00 AM PDT.
Does TimeFlip handle daylight saving time automatically?
Yes! TimeFlip automatically accounts for daylight saving time changes in all supported time zones. You don't need to worry about manual adjustments - our tool always shows the correct local time for any given date and location.
Can I use TimeFlip for scheduling international meetings?
Absolutely! TimeFlip is perfect for international meeting planning. Use our main converter to check what time your meeting will be in different locations, or visit our Meeting Planner tool for advanced scheduling across multiple time zones.
How accurate is TimeFlip's time conversion?
TimeFlip uses the Luxon library, which provides highly accurate time zone calculations based on the IANA Time Zone Database. This ensures precision down to the minute, including proper handling of historical time zone changes.
Why doesn't China appear to have multiple time zones?
China officially uses only one time zone (China Standard Time, UTC+8) despite spanning five geographical time zones. This political decision means that sunrise can be as late as 10 PM in western regions during summer.
What are some unusual time zones?
Several countries use non-standard offsets: Nepal is UTC+5:45, India is UTC+5:30, and some regions use 15-minute offsets. The Chatham Islands use UTC+12:45, making them one of the first places to see each new day.
How do I handle time zones for recurring meetings?
For recurring meetings across time zones, always specify the time zone when scheduling (e.g., "3 PM EST every Tuesday"). Use calendar applications that handle time zone conversions automatically, and consider rotating meeting times if participants span many zones.
About TimeFlip
TimeFlip.live is a modern, user-friendly time zone conversion tool designed for today's global workforce. Our mission is to eliminate the confusion and mental math involved in working across time zones.
Whether you're a remote worker coordinating with international colleagues, a business professional scheduling global meetings, or simply trying to figure out when to call friends and family abroad, TimeFlip provides accurate, instant time zone conversions.