Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pacific-time
Noun
/pəˈsɪfɪk taɪm/
Definition
Pacific Time is a time zone that is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-8) during Standard Time and 7 hours behind (UTC-7) during Daylight Saving Time.
Examples
- The meeting is scheduled for 3 PM Pacific Time.
- He lives in Los Angeles, so he follows Pacific Time.
- During the summer months, they adjust their clocks for Pacific Daylight Time.
Meaning
It refers to the time observed in the western part of the United States and Canada, which is used by major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Synonyms
- PST (Pacific Standard Time)
- PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
