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 traditional annual doctor's check-up often overlooks people who not only spend a good amount of time at 35,000 feet, but travelers who are constantly dealing with different time zones, cuisine options and activity levels.
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Crossing time zones throws off the circadian rhythm your digestion runs on, so your gut is still on home time while the world serves breakfast.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Why does crossing time zones affect digestion?
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The next puzzle will be available at midnight in your time zone.
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 11 June 2026
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Crossing time zones throws off the circadian rhythm your digestion runs on, so your gut is still on home time while the world serves breakfast.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Why does crossing time zones affect digestion?
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The next puzzle will be available at midnight in your time zone.
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 11 June 2026
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“Time zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20zone. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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