Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pacific-standard-time
Noun
/pəˈsɪfɪk ˈstændərd taɪm/
Definition
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is a time zone that is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-8).
Examples
- The meeting is scheduled for 3 PM Pacific Standard Time.
- In Pacific Standard Time, it gets dark much earlier in the winter months.
- People often adjust their schedules to accommodate Pacific Standard Time when traveling or scheduling events.
Meaning
PST is used in the western part of the United States and Canada during the fall and winter months when Daylight Saving Time is not in effect.
Synonyms
- PST
- West Coast Time
- U.S. Pacific Time
