Yukon Time (Noun)
Meaning
Standard time in the 9th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 135th meridian west; used in Hawaii and most of Alaska.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The cruise ship adjusted its clocks to Yukon time as it sailed west across the 135th meridian.
- The airline tickets indicated that the departure time from Honolulu would be in Yukon time.
- During the winter months, the sun rises late in Anchorage due to being on Yukon time.
- Hawaii and most of Alaska observe Yukon time but use different names for the time zone.
- She set her watch to Yukon time as she transferred planes in Juneau to continue her journey to Seattle.