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UTC (Z) to U.S. time zones
Model runs use UTC, also called "Z" or Zulu time. Times shown as Standard / Daylight Saving.
| UTC | Eastern | Central | Mountain | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00Z | 7 PM / 8 PM | 6 PM / 7 PM | 5 PM / 6 PM | 4 PM / 5 PM |
| 06Z | 1 AM / 2 AM | 12 AM / 1 AM | 11 PM / 12 AM | 10 PM / 11 PM |
| 12Z | 7 AM / 8 AM | 6 AM / 7 AM | 5 AM / 6 AM | 4 AM / 5 AM |
| 18Z | 1 PM / 2 PM | 12 PM / 1 PM | 11 AM / 12 PM | 10 AM / 11 AM |
Example: 12Z = 6 AM Central Standard Time (7 AM during Daylight Saving).