Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gmt

abbreviation
/dʒiːɛmˈtiː/
Definition
GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time, which is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.
Examples
  • In London, the time is GMT, while in New York, it is GMT-5.
  • Many online meetings are scheduled in GMT to avoid confusion across time zones.
  • She adjusted her watch to GMT before her international travels.
Meaning
GMT is used as a time standard to coordinate the time across different regions of the world.
Synonyms
  • UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
  • GMT+0