Pacific time

noun

: the time of the eighth time zone west of Greenwich that includes the Pacific coastal region of the U.S. see time zone illustration

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All times on the map are Pacific time. William B. Davis, New York Times, 9 June 2026 Pacific time on Monday afternoon. Josef Adalian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025 Pacific time teams are 9-4 in those matchups. Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019

Word History

Etymology

Pacific Ocean

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Pacific time was in 1880

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“Pacific time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pacific%20time. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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Pacific time

noun
: the time of the 8th time zone west of Greenwich that includes the Pacific coastal region of the U.S. see time zone illustration
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