Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mountain-time
Noun
/ˈmaʊn.tɪn taɪm/
Definition
Mountain Time is the time zone that is centered on the Rocky Mountains in North America.
Examples
- While visiting Colorado, I adjusted my schedule to Mountain Time.
- Mountain Time is used in states like Montana and Utah.
- Make sure to set your watch to Mountain Time if you’re flying to Denver.
Meaning
Mountain Time measures the local time for areas that observe this zone, which is typically seven hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-7) and six hours behind during Daylight Saving Time (UTC-6).
Synonyms
- Rocky Mountain Time
- MT
