What is the Etc/Zulu time zone?
Etc/Zulu is an IANA time zone identifier used by operating systems and browsers.
Etc/Zulu
Zulu (Etc) · GMT+0
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Direct answer
Current Etc/Zulu time is Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 11:48:44 AM.
Etc/Zulu is currently on GMT+0.
Quick facts
- Current offset: GMT+0
- DST status: Not active
- Next transition: No transition in current data window
Current time at render
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 11:48:44 AM
Live now: --
Current offset: GMT+0
DST status: Not active
Next transition: No transition in current data window
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About this time zone
This page uses the IANA identifier Etc/Zulu. IANA zones include DST and rule changes, which makes them more accurate than fixed offsets like UTC+2.
Need a reference standard? See UTC Time Now.
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Does this time zone observe daylight saving time (DST)?
DST is handled automatically based on official rules for the selected date.
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