What is UTC?
user
UTC is “Universal Time” Coordinated, which is a set of precise atomic clocks used as the basis for all the clocks in the world. It has the advantage of being a common system across the world and so different places can agree on time and schedule events without any ambiguity.
assistant
So it's not a time zone?
user
UTC is used all over the world. It is what you get on a clock when you don't specify a time zone, that is, if you say, "what time is it?" I will tell you “5:00pm UTC.”
assistant
That's kind of confusing but I think I understand what you're trying to say
user
It is interesting to note that there are often many times given, using one or more time zones.
assistant
What is UTC?
user
UTC is “Universal Time” Coordinated, which is a set of precise atomic clocks used as the basis for all the clocks in the world. It has the advantage of being a common system across the world and so different places can agree on time and schedule events without any ambiguity.
assistant
So it's not a time zone?
user
UTC is used all over the world. It is what you get on a clock when you don't specify a time zone, that is, if you say, "what time is it?" I will tell you “5:00pm UTC.”
assistant
That's kind of confusing but I think I understand what you're trying to say
user
OK, are you ready to have some dinner?
assistant
What is UTC?