zero hour

US /ˈzɪroʊ ˈaʊər/
UK /ˈzɪroʊ ˈaʊər/
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heure H, heure zéro

the time at which a planned operation or event is scheduled to begin

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The troops were ready for zero hour, awaiting the command to advance.
Les troupes étaient prêtes pour l'heure H, attendant l'ordre d'avancer.
The launch countdown began, signaling that zero hour was approaching.
Le compte à rebours du lancement a commencé, signalant que l'heure H approchait.