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UTC is...

  • A

    a zonal time.

  • B

    a local time in Central Europe.

  • C

    local mean time at a specific point on Earth.

  • D

    an obligatory time used in aviation.

Universal Time Coordinated (UTC)

UTC is the primary global standard time. To avoid confusions with different time zones and daylight saving time, UTC is the time used in aviation for air traffic control services, clearances, flight plans and weather forecast. It is often necessary convert LMT to UTC and vice-versa. Based on apparent movement of the sun from east to west:

  • Longitude east, UTC is least
  • Longitude west, UTC is best

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