Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eastern-time
noun
/ˈiːstərn taɪm/
Definition
Eastern Time is a time zone in the eastern part of the United States and Canada, which is five hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5), or four hours behind during daylight saving time (UTC-4).
Examples
- The meeting is scheduled for 3 PM Eastern Time.
- Many television shows air at 8 PM Eastern Time.
- When it’s 6 AM Pacific Time, it’s already 9 AM Eastern Time.
Meaning
It refers to the standard time used in states such as New York and Florida, relating to the timing of events and scheduling across various regions.
Synonyms
- ET
- Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
