Time Zone Abbreviations

Time zone abbreviations are short forms of time zones, like EST (Eastern Standard Time) or PST (Pacific Standard Time). They are commonly used in scheduling and travel.

Common Abbreviations

• EST – Eastern Standard Time (UTC−5)
• PST – Pacific Standard Time (UTC−8)
• CET – Central European Time (UTC+1)
• GMT – Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)

Tips

• Be careful with ambiguous abbreviations, as some overlap across regions.
• When in doubt, use the full UTC offset for clarity.
• Tools like our Time Zone Converter can handle abbreviations correctly.