How many time zones are there in the world?

Practice Questions

Q1
How many time zones are there in the world?
  1. 24
  2. 12
  3. 36
  4. 48

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

How many time zones are there in the world?
  • Step 1: Understand that the Earth is divided into 24 time zones.
  • Step 2: Each time zone represents one hour of time difference.
  • Step 3: The time zones are based on the position of the Earth relative to the sun.
  • Step 4: The starting point for time zones is the Prime Meridian in Greenwich, England.
  • Step 5: As you move east or west from the Prime Meridian, you add or subtract hours.
  • Step 6: Therefore, there are 24 standard time zones in the world.
  • Time Zones – Understanding the division of the world into 24 standard time zones based on the Earth's rotation.
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