20240615T134530Z

20240615T134530Z is a timestamp encoded in the ISO 8601 format. It represents a specific moment in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The date portion is 2024-06-15, the time is 13:45:30, and the trailing Z denotes Zulu time, i.e., UTC.

In this compact form, the string is designed for unambiguous machine readability and easy lexicographic ordering. It is commonly used in data interchange, logging, file naming, and metadata to ensure a precise, timezone-free reference point.

Converting this moment to other time zones yields different human-readable times while preserving the same instant. For example, in the United States during daylight saving time, it corresponds to 2024-06-15 09:45:30 in Eastern Time (UTC-4), 08:45:30 in Central Time (UTC-5), 07:45:30 in Mountain Time (UTC-6), and 06:45:30 in Pacific Time (UTC-7). In Europe, it is 14:45:30 in British Summer Time (UTC+1) and 15:45:30 in Central European Summer Time (UTC+2).

The format’s fixed length and explicit Z suffix make it robust for cross-system synchronization but require attention to the UTC basis when presenting the time to human readers.