time zone

Definition of time zone

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

Examples of time zone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Scientists have found that exercise and the right food can help synchronize the body to a new time zone, though research has also repeatedly shown sunlight is the most powerful tool. — Angus Whitley, Los Angeles Times, "Human guinea pigs prepare for the world’s longest direct flight: 20 hours," 15 Oct. 2019 In all, that’s 11 games in 20 days in all four time zones. — Ron Kroichick, SFChronicle.com, "Warriors release 2019-20 schedule: Here’s your guide to the season," 12 Aug. 2019 That’s roughly equivalent to the number of Americans living in the Pacific and Mountain West time zones combined. — Joseph Cabosky, The Conversation, "If you’re using ‘millennial’ as a meaningful measurement, you should probably stop," 22 Oct. 2019 For example, a 35-mile bus trip from Steubenville, Ohio, to Moundsville, West Virginia would pass through seven different time zones, according to Smithsonian. — Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, "What Is Daylight Saving Time?," 7 Oct. 2019 Meanwhile, six time zones away (but still in Siberia) on the Yamal Peninsula, monstrous craters have opened up in the tundra. — oregonlive, "In fast-thawing Siberia, radical climate change is warping the Earth beneath the feet of millions," 5 Oct. 2019 Close aides are known to keep their phones charged near their beds, in case Smith emails them from another time zone. — Romesh Ratnesar/redmond, Time, "How Microsoft's Brad Smith is Trying to Restore Your Trust in Big Tech," 8 Sep. 2019 Glashutte Original Thirty-five time zones represented by airport codes are found on the 44mm stainless steel Senator Cosmopolite; $21,500, at Wempe Jewelers, NYC, and Feldmar WatchCo., L.A. or glashuette-original.com. — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, "12 Timeless Travel Watches for Festival Season," 6 Sep. 2019 Such a change has been on NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s mind for some time, especially since roughly half of the nation’s television homes are in the East time zone — but now, a number of the league’s biggest stars play on the West Coast. — Tim Reynolds, baltimoresun.com, "NBA 2019-20 schedule: Opening night, Christmas Day matchups, notable reunions and more," 12 Aug. 2019

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“Time zone.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20zone. Accessed 13 December 2019.

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