How Did ‘Time Zones’ Come to Be and Why Do We Need Them?

Time zones are like sections of the world that all share the same clock time. Before time zones, each city had its own local time, which was confusing, especially for travelers and train riders. Imagine if your friend lived in a different town, but their morning started at a different hour than yours, that’s what it was like! In 1884, people from around the world decided to divide the Earth into 24 parts, each with its own time zone so everyone could be on the same schedule. That made life easier for travelers and helped the world stay connected.