Atlantic Time

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A time zone standard: Atlantic Time is a standard time zone that is four hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-4). It is observed by placing the clock at the 60th meridian west of Greenwich as the reference.
    • A geographical time designation: This time zone is officially used in specific regions, including Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, and the Canadian Maritime Provinces.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The conference call is scheduled for 2 PM Atlantic Time.
    • When it's noon in New York, it's 1 PM in Atlantic Time.
    • Remember to account for the one-hour difference between Eastern Time and Atlantic Time.
Advanced Usage
  • "Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT)": This is the daylight saving time observation for the Atlantic Time zone, which is UTC-3. It is typically used from spring to autumn.
    • During summer, Nova Scotia observes Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT).
  • "Atlantic Standard Time (AST)": This is the standard time observation for the Atlantic Time zone, which is UTC-4, used when daylight saving time is not in effect.
    • In winter, Bermuda reverts to Atlantic Standard Time (AST).
Variants and Related Words
  • Time Zone (n): A region of the globe that observes a uniform standard time for legal, commercial, and social purposes.
  • UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) (n): The primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time.
Synonyms
  • AST (Atlantic Standard Time): The specific name for the standard time offset.
  • UTC-4: The Coordinated Universal Time offset for this zone during standard time.
Related Phrases
  • "to be on Atlantic Time": To be following or operating according to the Atlantic Time zone schedule.
    • The company's head office in Halifax is on Atlantic Time.
  • "to convert to Atlantic Time": To calculate the corresponding time in the Atlantic Time zone.
    • You need to convert the meeting time from Pacific Time to Atlantic 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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