[ UTC CONVERTER ]
Shortwave schedules run on UTC. Convert between Coordinated Universal Time and your local time so you never miss a broadcast window.
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the reference time zone every shortwave broadcast schedule is published in. This tool converts a UTC broadcast time to your local time zone, or back, and shows the current offset for both.
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[ CONVERT ]
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[ WORLD CLOCK ]
| UTC | --:-- | |
| LOS ANGELES | AMERICA/LOS ANGELES | --:-- |
| NEW YORK | AMERICA/NEW YORK | --:-- |
| SAO PAULO | AMERICA/SAO PAULO | --:-- |
| LONDON | EUROPE/LONDON | --:-- |
| CAIRO | AFRICA/CAIRO | --:-- |
| MOSCOW | EUROPE/MOSCOW | --:-- |
| DUBAI | ASIA/DUBAI | --:-- |
| NEW DELHI | ASIA/KOLKATA | --:-- |
| TOKYO | ASIA/TOKYO | --:-- |
| SYDNEY | AUSTRALIA/SYDNEY | --:-- |
[ FAQ ]
What time zone are shortwave radio schedules in?
International shortwave broadcast schedules are published in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), the global reference time. UTC does not shift for daylight saving, so a broadcast listed at 0300 UTC airs at the same instant everywhere, year-round.
How do I convert UTC to my local time?
Add or subtract your time zone's offset from UTC. New York on standard time is UTC−5, so 0300 UTC is 22:00 the previous evening. Enter the UTC time above and choose your zone to see it instantly.
What does UTC stand for?
UTC stands for Coordinated Universal Time. It is the modern atomic-clock-based successor to GMT and the standard reference for aviation, shortwave radio, and computing.
Is UTC the same as GMT?
For everyday purposes they share the same clock time. UTC is the precise atomic standard, while GMT is a time zone still used in the UK during winter. Shortwave schedules are given in UTC.
Why do broadcasters use UTC instead of local time?
Shortwave signals cross many time zones at once, so a single UTC reference lets stations and listeners worldwide agree on exactly when a transmission airs without juggling dozens of local times.