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 next puzzle will be available at midnight in your time zone.
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Mark Cooper, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
According to Norwegian time zone website Time and Date, there will be more light in the evening and less light in the morning, according to Norwegian time zone website Time and Date.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Of course, the success of his career means that nowadays, his walks often happen in various time zones around the globe.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
The dates may shift depending on your time zone.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
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Mark Cooper, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
According to Norwegian time zone website Time and Date, there will be more light in the evening and less light in the morning, according to Norwegian time zone website Time and Date.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Of course, the success of his career means that nowadays, his walks often happen in various time zones around the globe.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
The dates may shift depending on your time zone.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Time zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20zone. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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