time zone

noun

: a geographic region within which the same standard time is used

Illustration of time zone

• A Pacific time
• B mountain time
• C central time
• D eastern time

Examples of time zone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After years of anticipation and multiple delays, GTA 6 will finally be released on November 19, 2026, though the exact release time varies by time zone. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

Players can pre-load the game on PlayStation 5 at midnight local time in respective time zones and on XBOX Series X and S at midnight GMT. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

Under Florida's election reporting schedule, preliminary results cannot be released statewide until voting has ended in both time zones. — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Pilot fatigue can be particularly challenging when crews work overnight or travel across multiple time zones. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for time zone

• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
• chaperone
• cobblestone
• collarbone
• cornerstone
• cortisone
• dictaphone

Kids Definition

time zone

noun

: a geographic region within which the same standard time is used