Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
central-daylight-time
noun
/ˈsɛntrəl ˈdeɪlaɪt taɪm/
Definition
The time zone that is observed during the daylight saving period in regions that typically follow Central Standard Time.
Examples
- The meeting is scheduled for 3 PM Central Daylight Time.
- During summer, many cities in the Central Time Zone operate on Central Daylight Time.
- Make sure to adjust your alarm clock to Central Daylight Time when traveling to Chicago in the spring.
Meaning
Central Daylight Time (CDT) is used in areas of North America when clocks are set forward by one hour in the spring for daylight saving time, usually from the second Sunday in March until the first Sunday in November.
Synonyms
- CDT
- UTC−5 (during standard time)
