Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eastern-standard-time
Noun
/ˈiːstərn ˈstændərd taɪm/
Definition
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone that is five hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5) and is used in the eastern part of the United States and Canada during the winter months.
Examples
- The meeting is scheduled for 3 PM Eastern Standard Time.
- During the winter, New York operates on Eastern Standard Time.
- Travel plans need to account for the time difference if you’re flying in from the West Coast.
Meaning
It refers to the standard time observed in the Eastern Time Zone when Daylight Saving Time is not in effect.
Synonyms
- EST
- Eastern Time (ET)
