Illustration of time zone
- A Pacific time
- B mountain time
- C central time
- D eastern time
time zone
noun
: a geographic region within which the same standard time is used
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The Sparks will return to action at the Seattle Storm on June 11, the first contest in a seven-game road trip spanning three time zones in Minnesota, Atlanta, Connecticut, and New York (back-to-back), concluding in Phoenix on June 28.
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John W. Davis, Orange County Register, 9 June 2024
There are six time zones in the United States alone, and more than 24 in the world.
—Caralin Nunes, The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
Due to time zone differences, there hasn’t been a March 21 equinox in mainland U.S. during the entire 21st century, noted the Famers Almanac.
—Liz Kellar, Detroit Free Press, 29 Feb. 2024
Other helpful factors included custom cabin lighting schedules designed to help passengers adapt to the time zone in their destination, as well as stretches and movement activities.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2023
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John W. Davis, Orange County Register, 9 June 2024
There are six time zones in the United States alone, and more than 24 in the world.
—Caralin Nunes, The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
Due to time zone differences, there hasn’t been a March 21 equinox in mainland U.S. during the entire 21st century, noted the Famers Almanac.
—Liz Kellar, Detroit Free Press, 29 Feb. 2024
Other helpful factors included custom cabin lighting schedules designed to help passengers adapt to the time zone in their destination, as well as stretches and movement activities.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2023
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“Time zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20zone. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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