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

The order from the president to begin the mission finally came at 22:46 EDT on Friday.

From BBC

EDT Saturday in the commonwealth of bourbon and horse racing.

From Los Angeles Times

EDT, although it’s not uncommon for it to be a few minutes later.

From Los Angeles Times

EDT on non-compliant vehicles from the United States, and on contents of CUSMA-compliant vehicles not from Canada or Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times

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