General
zulu time
What does zulu time mean?
The time in the 'Z' zone — Coordinated Universal Time (UTC/GMT) — used as a single common time reference so units in different time zones can coordinate without confusion.
""All timings in the order are Zulu — convert to local yourself.""
Origin
From the military time-zone designator 'Z' for the zero meridian, spoken 'Zulu' in the phonetic alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What is "Zulu time"?
It's Coordinated Universal Time (UTC/GMT), used as a single shared reference so units in different time zones can coordinate without confusion about whose local time is meant.
Why is it called "Zulu"?
The zero-meridian time zone is designated 'Z'. In the phonetic alphabet, 'Z' is spoken as 'Zulu', so that time reference became 'Zulu time'.
Is Zulu time the same as GMT?
For practical purposes yes — Zulu time refers to UTC, which is effectively the same as GMT.
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