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

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

If such laws take effect, experts warn, the resulting patchwork of time zones could leave Chicagoans who cross state lines for school or work navigating different local times on either side of the border. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

The team is spread across different countries and time zones, but everyone brings specialist knowledge to the project. — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026

However, changing the time zone on your console is not as simple since your account is region-locked. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 22 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