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Time Zone

When specifying times, add Pacific time (or the appropriate time zone) at the end unless you're certain your audience will presume it based on the context of the page. Don't use PST or PDT abbreviations.

INCORRECT:
The Webcast takes place this Friday at 3:00 PM.

CORRECT:
The Webcast takes place this Friday at 3:00 PM Pacific time.

ACCEPTABLE:
All first-year students meet at the Kalmanovitz Library at 4:30 PM on Friday, April 7.

Related Topics: Date and Time Format, Times of Day, Daylight Savings Time.

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