Understanding Time Zones
The world is divided into 24 primary time zones. As the Earth rotates 15 degrees every hour, time shifts by one hour.
Common Time Zone Codes
- EST (Eastern Standard Time): UTC-5 (Toronto, New York).
- PST (Pacific Standard Time): UTC-8 (Vancouver, Los Angeles).
- GMT/UTC (Greenwich Mean Time): The baseline time zone (London, UK).
- IST (India Standard Time): UTC+5:30. India is unique because it is offset by a half-hour.
When scheduling international meetings, always check if the location observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), as this can shift the time difference by an hour.