Atlantic time

American  

noun

1. standard time

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Etymology

Origin of Atlantic time

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Before joining the Journal, Jesse worked as a freelance photographer and reporter for publications such as the New York Times, the Atlantic, Time and Newsweek.

From The Wall Street Journal

And for bonus coverage, did you know that Newfoundland has a time adjustment of 30 minutes off of Atlantic time?

From Los Angeles Times

Every few years, one of our legislators proposes that Maine move to Atlantic time, the same time zone used by Nova Scotia and Qaanaaq, Greenland.

From Washington Post

That one was a little more tenuous; it held that Maine would join Atlantic time only if Massachusetts and New Hampshire did so, too; it also required a statewide referendum.

From Washington Post

But in Maine, the resistance to Atlantic time is not a joke.

From Washington Post