Pacific time
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Pacific time
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
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Pacific time, with appearances by executives from Nvidia, Broadcom and other companies.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
In Pacific time, it occurs on Sunday, June 21 at 1:24 a.m.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 3, 2026
Pacific time launch of the colossal Space Launch System rocket with four astronauts aboard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
Only three of their remaining 11 are outside of the Pacific time zone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2026
Oliver changed planes in Chicago and landed in Oregon at one o'clock, Pacific time.
From O+F by John Moncure Wetterau
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