Glosario Geografía aeronáutica

Hora universal coordinada (UTC: Coordinated Universal Time)

Definición

The primary time standard for regulating clocks and aviation worldwide (also called Zulu time)

Términos relacionados

Línea de cambio de fecha internacional (IDL: International Date Line)

An imaginary line roughly along the 180° meridian where the calendar date changes

Desfase horario (Jet Lag)

Fatigue and disorientation from rapid travel across multiple time zones

METAR (METAR)

Aviation Routine Weather Report — a standardized format for reporting current weather conditions

Zona horaria (Time Zone)

A geographic region observing a uniform standard time, typically offset from UTC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hora universal coordinada (UTC: Coordinated Universal Time)?

The primary time standard for regulating clocks and aviation worldwide (also called Zulu time)

What does UTC stand for?

UTC stands for Hora universal coordinada (UTC: Coordinated Universal Time). The primary time standard for regulating clocks and aviation worldwide (also called Zulu time)

How does Hora universal coordinada (UTC: Coordinated Universal Time) relate to other aviation concepts?

Hora universal coordinada (UTC: Coordinated Universal Time) is closely related to International Date Line and Jet Lag, among other key aviation concepts.