20251221T143000Z

20251221T143000Z is a timestamp representing a specific point in time. The format is a variation of the ISO 8601 standard, commonly used for unambiguous representation of dates and times. The "20251221" component indicates the date: December 21, 2025. The "T" serves as a separator between the date and time components. The "143000" signifies the time in 24-hour format: 14 hours, 30 minutes, and 00 seconds. The trailing "Z" denotes Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), also known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Therefore, 20251221T143000Z pinpoints the exact moment of 2:30 PM UTC on December 21, 2025. This notation is frequently employed in data logging, scheduling, and scientific observations where precise temporal referencing is critical and independent of local time zones. Its universal nature ensures that the recorded time is understood consistently across different geographical locations and systems.