time zone

noun

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

Illustration of time zone

Illustration of time zone
  • A Pacific time
  • B mountain time
  • C central time
  • D eastern time

Examples of time zone in a Sentence

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The next puzzle will be available at midnight in your time zone. Mark Cooper, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 There is a secondary time zone handle included, specifically designed for GMT, and the case and crystal have been engineered to be incredibly thin without sacrificing on performance. John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026 The deadline didn't specify a time zone. Alex Sundby, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026 Authorities did not clarify what time zone the deadlines would fall under. Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for time zone

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of time zone was in 1882

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“Time zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20zone. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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time zone

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

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