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Originally posted by KewpieWell, maybe YOU are, but the rest of the nation (excluding areas that do not observe DST at all, like Arizona) moved to DST on the morning of March 14th this year until November 7th.
We're on Eastern Standard Time. We were on Eastern Daylight Time until the end of March. 🙂
Edit: That was for the US. In the UK, I see that DST started on March 28th and goes until October 31st this year.
Edit: Ok, I finally see what you're on about. In Australia, most of the country is not on DST at all, but SA and NSW, Victoria and Tasmania went OFF DST on April 4th, and go back on October 2nd. This, of course, is because Australia is in the southern hemisphere.
Originally posted by SuzianneThe reference was to locale, not observed time.
Well, maybe YOU are, but the rest of the nation (excluding areas that do not observe DST at all, like Arizona) moved to DST on the morning of March 14th this year until November 7th.
Edit: That was for the US. In the UK, I see that DST started on March 28th and goes until October 31st this year.
Edit: Ok, I finally see what you're on about. In Aus ...[text shortened]... d go back on October 2nd. This, of course, is because Australia is in the southern hemisphere.
Originally posted by Suzianneyou've got way too much time on your hands !!
Well, maybe YOU are, but the rest of the nation (excluding areas that do not observe DST at all, like Arizona) moved to DST on the morning of March 14th this year until November 7th.
Edit: That was for the US. In the UK, I see that DST started on March 28th and goes until October 31st this year.
Edit: Ok, I finally see what you're on about. In Aus ...[text shortened]... d go back on October 2nd. This, of course, is because Australia is in the southern hemisphere.
Originally posted by FreakyKBH"Eastern Standard Time" is indeed a time, and not a locale.
The reference was to locale, not observed time.
If, indeed, you are in the Eastern Time Zone (which IS a locale), then "Standard" loses its meaning when you go on DST.
It's not Standard Time (EST) when DST is in effect, it's Daylight Time (EDT). Most people learn to not sound like idiots when they're unsure by just saying "Eastern Time". This is why any advertisements for upcoming shows on TV just say "Tuesday at 7 ET." This also allows them to run the ad all year round.
I constantly hear people mention EST (or CST or PST) when DST is in effect. EST is actually one hour behind EDT. It's inaccurate at best and makes them sound really stupid at worst. It just contributes to the "dumbing down" of America, just like all the unwashed masses who sound like hillbillies when they say, "Yeah, me and my wife went to that concert."
Originally posted by SuzianneHmm. I think you're being overly dramatic at best and it makes you sound batsh-t crazy at worst.
I constantly hear people mention EST (or CST or PST) when DST is in effect. EST is actually one hour behind EDT. It's inaccurate at best and makes them sound really stupid at worst. It just contributes to the "dumbing down" of America, just like all the unwashed masses who sound like hillbillies when they say, "Yeah, me and my wife went to that concert."
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Originally posted by SuzianneIt's 8:59am Eastern Time here right now... is THAT ok with YOU?
"Eastern Standard Time" is indeed a time, and not a locale.
If, indeed, you are in the Eastern Time Zone (which IS a locale), then "Standard" loses its meaning when you go on DST.
It's not Standard Time (EST) when DST is in effect, it's Daylight Time (EDT). Most people learn to not sound like idiots when they're unsure by just saying "Eastern Time". und like hillbillies when they say, "Yeah, me and my wife went to that concert."
I SURE HOPE SO.
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Originally posted by SuzianneWhere I am they say a TV show will be 8pm (7 Central).
"Eastern Standard Time" is indeed a time, and not a locale.
If, indeed, you are in the Eastern Time Zone (which IS a locale), then "Standard" loses its meaning when you go on DST.
It's not Standard Time (EST) when DST is in effect, it's Daylight Time (EDT). Most people learn to not sound like idiots when they're unsure by just saying "Eastern Time". ...[text shortened]... und like hillbillies when they say, "Yeah, me and my wife went to that concert."
Originally posted by darvlayHave you noticed it doesn't take long for people to become bitter in general (life, not the forum) these days.
Hmm. I think you're being overly dramatic at best and it makes you sound batsh-t crazy at worst.
In the good old days, people became bitter in their late 30's, now it happens before they turn 10.
Where I work people IN the Pacific Time Zone constantly call around 2pm Eastern to place an order asking if it will ship today.
"No, we stop entering orders at 11am Eastern."
They also call after 5pm and sometimes I answer the phone.
It's always someone FROM the Pacific Time Zone.
My sister lives in California. She's called at midnight. People IN the Pacific Time Zone don't seem to understand Time Zones at all. That goes for Arizona too.
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Originally posted by PhlabibitI think people who live in California actually live in the "twilight zone".
Where I work people IN the Pacific Time Zone constantly call around 2pm Eastern to place an order asking if it will ship today.
"No, we stop entering orders at 11am Eastern."
They also call after 5pm and sometimes I answer the phone.
It's always someone FROM the Pacific Time Zone.
My sister lives in California. She's called at midnight. Peopl ...[text shortened]... fic Time Zone don't seem to understand Time Zones at all. That goes for Arizona too.
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