UTC+05:00 facts for kids

UTC+05:00 is a special way to measure time. It means that clocks in this time zone are set 5 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Think of it like this: if it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London (which uses GMT), it would be 5:00 PM in places that use UTC+05:00.

This time zone is used for several important time standards around the world, including:

• Pakistan Standard Time
• West Asia Standard Time
• Yekaterinburg Time in Russia

These are the main time zones that follow the UTC+05:00 standard.

Where is UTC+05:00 Used?

Many countries and regions use UTC+05:00 as their standard time all year long. This means they do not change their clocks for daylight saving in summer.

Countries in Central Asia

Several countries in Central Asia use UTC+05:00. These include:

• Kazakhstan: Only the western part of this large country uses UTC+05:00. This includes areas like Aktobe Province, Atyrau Province, Mangystau Province, and West Kazakhstan Province.
• Tajikistan: This country in Central Asia uses UTC+05:00.
• Uzbekistan: Another Central Asian country that follows this time zone.
• Turkmenistan: This nation also uses UTC+05:00.

Nations in South Asia

In South Asia, one major country uses UTC+05:00:

• Pakistan: This country's official time is Pakistan Standard Time, which is UTC+05:00.

Islands in the Indian Ocean

Some islands and territories in the Indian Ocean also use UTC+05:00. These include:

• Australia: Specifically, the Heard Island and McDonald Islands use this time zone. These are small, uninhabited islands.
• France: The French Southern and Antarctic Lands are a group of islands and territories belonging to France. They also use UTC+05:00.
• Maldives: This beautiful island nation is a popular tourist destination and uses UTC+05:00.

Images for kids

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  This map shows the areas that use UTC+05:00. The yellow areas use it all year round.

See also

• Time zone
• Greenwich Mean Time
• In Spanish: UTC+05:00 para niños