Atlantic Standard Time

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A time zone: Atlantic Standard Time (AST) is the standard time observed in a specific geographical region. It is four hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-4).
    • A time offset: It refers to the time calculated at the 60th meridian west of Greenwich, used as the standard time reference for certain areas.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The conference call is scheduled for 2:00 PM Atlantic Standard Time.
    • During the winter, Nova Scotia observes Atlantic Standard Time.
Advanced Usage

  • "AST": The common abbreviation for Atlantic Standard Time.

    • Please convert the UTC timestamp to AST.

  • Contrast with Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT): Atlantic Standard Time is the standard time, whereas Atlantic Daylight Time (UTC-3) is the daylight saving time observed in the same region during part of the year.

    • The province switches from Atlantic Standard Time to Atlantic Daylight Time in March.
Variants and Related Words
  • Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT) (n): The daylight saving time observed in the Atlantic Time Zone, which is one hour ahead of Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-3).
Synonyms
  • UTC-4: The Coordinated Universal Time offset that defines Atlantic Standard Time.
  • Atlantic Time: A broader term that can refer to either the standard or daylight time observed in the Atlantic zone.
Related Phrases
  • Observe Atlantic Standard Time: To use AST as the official local time.
    • Several Canadian provinces observe Atlantic Standard Time.
Noun
  1. standard time in the 4th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 60th meridian; used in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and Bermuda and the Canadian Maritime Provinces

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