atlantic time

noun

Meaning

The time zone observed in parts of eastern Canada, the Caribbean, and Bermuda, which is four hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-4).

Examples

The television broadcast will begin at 8:00 PM Atlantic Time.
Most of the Maritime provinces in Canada operate on Atlantic Time.

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atlantic time

noun

Pronunciation: ətˈlæntɪk taɪm

Definition

The time zone observed in parts of eastern Canada, the Caribbean, and Bermuda, which is four hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-4).

Examples

The television broadcast will begin at 8:00 PM Atlantic Time.
Most of the Maritime provinces in Canada operate on Atlantic Time.
We need to adjust our watches because the island uses Atlantic Time.

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