Central Standard Time (Noun)
Meaning
Standard time in the 6th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 90th meridian; used in the central United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- Chicago, being a major city in the central United States, operates on Central Standard Time during the winter months.
- During the summer, some parts of the state switch to daylight saving time, but in the winter, they revert back to Central Standard Time.
- She set her clock back an hour to adjust to Central Standard Time after her trip from California.
- Most states in the Midwest, including Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, follow Central Standard Time.
- The meeting is scheduled for 10 am Central Standard Time, so be sure to adjust your schedule accordingly.