Pacific Standard Time

noun

: Pacific Time observed during that part of the year when Daylight Saving Time is not in effect
abbreviation PST

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Pacific Standard Time was in 1883

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“Pacific Standard Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pacific%20Standard%20Time. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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