UTC-5 is an identifier for a time offset from UTC of -05:00. This time zone is used in North America, in the Eastern Time Zone during standard time, and in the Central Time Zone during the other eight months when Daylight Saving Time is observed. The western Caribbean also uses UTC-5 year-round. Some key features of UTC-5 include:
- Military Name: Romeo
- Longitude: 75 degrees West
- At Sea: Longitudes between 82.5 degrees West and 67.5 degrees West
UTC-5 is 5 hours behind the universal time of UTC. It is used in several countries, including the United States, Canada, and the Bahamas.
