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Eastern Standard Time

British  

noun

  1. one of the standard times used in North America, five hours behind Greenwich Mean Time

  2. one of the standard times used in Australia

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Eastern Standard Time Scientific  
  1. Standard time in the fifth time zone west of Greenwich, England, reckoned at 75° west and used, for example, in the eastern part of North America.


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Trading volume during the early hours of Eastern Standard Time is usually pretty subdued, said Gregory Brew, a senior analyst at Eurasia Group who is focused on energy markets and Iran.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Here’s where — and when, in Eastern Standard Time — to watch this year’s holiday TV bonanza.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2023

Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.

From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2022

On Wednesday, Jan. 20, there came a moment around midday, Eastern Standard Time, when people across the globe harmonized through sensation.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2021

Eastern Standard Time, is the best time to find affordable airfare for international flights.

From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin

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