Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eastern-daylight-time
Noun
ˈiːstərn ˈdeɪlaɪt taɪm
Definition
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the time zone used in the eastern part of the United States during the daylight saving time period.
Examples
- The meeting will start at 2 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
- We adjust our clocks forward to Eastern Daylight Time in March.
Meaning
EDT is observed when clocks are set one hour forward from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to make better use of daylight during the longer days of summer.
Synonyms
- EDT
- Eastern Daylight Savings Time
