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How are all the time zones of the globe describe?

the difference from the prime meridian


Earth is divided into 24 standard time zones because?

Earth is divided into 24 standard time zones because there are 24 hours in a day. Each time zone represents a one-hour difference from the adjacent zones, with the prime meridian (0 degrees longitude) serving as the reference point for coordinating time worldwide.


By which time zone are all time zones set?

All time zones are set by Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).


Given all the different time zones across the globe and international date line how many hours can a calendar date have?

A calendar date can technically span up to 50 hours, due to the maximum difference in time between the time zones on each side of the International Date Line.


Do all time zones around the globe have names like the four in continental US?

Yes, but they are generally colloquial names. I don't think the names are necessarily recognized internationally.


Which continent no time zone?

All continents have time zones. It is just that the continents are so big that they have many time zones in them.


What is all the Time Zones?

Check out the related interactive link to find time zones around the world. http://www.worldtimezone.com/


Can all of the globe be daytime at the same time?

no


Why are the time zones not all straight lines?

Because the Earth is tilted on its axis. Therefore, sunlight doesn't always hit in the same spot all the time, so time zones have to be out of proportion.


Do Europe and antarctica extend into the tropic time zones?

All time zones make their way through the 'topics': there is no 'tropical time zone'. Antarctica has no time zones. Research stations set their clock so as to coordinate with their support countries' time zones. There is no standard.


What us states are on?

All 50 states Are in time zones


Where are all the time zones based on?

THEY'RE based on the location