Understanding Time Zones: A Comprehensive Guide
Time zones are a crucial aspect of our daily lives, helping us stay synchronized across the globe. From determining meeting times to coordinating travel plans, time zones ensure that the world operates smoothly despite its vast geographical expanse. Here’s a detailed look at the various time zones and the regions they cover:
List of Time Zones and Their Regions
UTC-12:00
-12
Baker Island, Howland Island (uninhabited).
UTC-11:00
-11
American Samoa, Niue.
UTC-10:00
-10
Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time, Cook Islands.
UTC-09:30
-9.5
Marquesas Islands.
UTC-09:00
-9
Alaska Standard Time.
UTC-08:00
-8
Pacific Standard Time (US, Canada).
UTC-07:00
-7
Mountain Standard Time (US, Canada).
UTC-06:00
-6
Central Standard Time (US, Canada), Mexico City.
UTC-05:00
-5
Eastern Standard Time (US, Canada), Bogota, Lima.
UTC-04:00
-4
Atlantic Standard Time, Caracas, La Paz.
UTC-03:30
-3.5
Newfoundland Standard Time.
UTC-03:00
-3
Brazil, Buenos Aires, Georgetown.
UTC-02:00
-2
Mid-Atlantic.
UTC-01:00
-1
Azores, Cape Verde Islands.
UTC+00:00
0
Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, London, Lisbon.
UTC+01:00
1
Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Madrid, Paris.
UTC+02:00
2
Athens, Cairo, Jerusalem, Istanbul.
UTC+03:00
3
Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh.
UTC+03:30
3.5
Tehran.
UTC+04:00
4
Baku, Yerevan.
UTC+04:30
4.5
Kabul.
UTC+05:00
5
Ekaterinburg, Islamabad, Karachi, Tashkent.
UTC+05:30
5.5
Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi.
UTC+05:45
5.75
Kathmandu.
UTC+06:00
6
Almaty, Dhaka, Colombo.
UTC+06:30
6.5
Yangon (Rangoon).
UTC+07:00
7
Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta.
UTC+08:00
8
Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, Perth.
UTC+09:00
9
Tokyo, Seoul, Osaka.
UTC+09:30
9.5
Adelaide, Darwin.
UTC+10:00
10
Brisbane, Sydney, Vladivostok.
UTC+11:00
11
Magadan, Solomon Islands, New Caledonia.
UTC+12:00
12
Fiji, Kamchatka, Marshall Islands.
UTC+13:00
13
Nuku'alofa.
UTC+14:00
14
Kiritimati (Line Islands).
Time zones play a pivotal role in maintaining order and coordination across the world. From enabling international business to aiding personal scheduling, they ensure a unified structure for timekeeping despite geographical diversity. Whether you're planning a meeting, scheduling a trip, or simply curious about global time differences, understanding time zones is essential in today's interconnected world.
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