Eastern time

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Also called Eastern Standard Time .

Origin of Eastern time

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Words nearby Eastern time

Eastern rite, Eastern Roman Empire, Eastern shore, Eastern Standard Time, Eastern Sudanic, Eastern time, Eastern Townships, Eastern tradition, Easter Rising, Easter term, Eastertide

How to use Eastern time in a sentence

The morning of the 11th, my father awoke me with a phone call from the Eastern Time Zone to suggest I turn on the television.
The Strange World of Political Assassination Fantasies|James Poulos|September 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sochi is nine hours ahead of eastern time, so unless it says “Live,” the events are on tape delay.
The Ultimate TV Guide For Watching the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics|Marina Watts|February 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Hear Mark Lieberman every Friday on P.O.T.U.S. (Sirius-XM 124) at 6:20 am Eastern Time.
Want a Super Bowl Boost for the Economy? Root for Seattle.|Mark Lieberman|February 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The debate will be running today from around 12:20 pm to 12:45 pm (Eastern Time).
Debating the Gold Standard|David Frum|May 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST

The report will be released to the public at 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday.
Murdochs Await Parliament’s Judgment With Select Committee Report|Peter Jukes|April 30, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Eastern time is good enough for me, Brent said; I always preferred it.
Roy Blakeley's Motor Caravan|Percy Keese Fitzhugh
And remember that western time is different from eastern time, Rossie said.
Roy Blakeley's Motor Caravan|Percy Keese Fitzhugh