EDT

American

Or E.D.T.

Eastern daylight-saving time.

EDT British

abbreviation

Eastern Daylight Time

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EDT, an hour later than in March and two hours later than in January.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2026

EDT Saturday in the commonwealth of bourbon and horse racing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2025

EDT and the Copa America game at Miami Gardens, Florida, starting at 8 p.m.

From Seattle Times • May 30, 2024

He took advantage of a day of no meetings, waking up at 05:00 EDT and biking over from New York's Hell's Kitchen neighbourhood.

From BBC • May 11, 2024

I'll meet you here at 1000h GMT/0400h EDT and go over it with you, yes?

From Eastern Standard Tribe by Doctorow, Cory

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