Imagine the Earth is a giant clock. As it turns, different parts of the world see the sun at different times, like morning in one place and night in another. That’s why we have time zones! They help us match our daily lives to the position of the sun. When you travel from one country to another, your watch changes because you are now in a new part of this giant clock.
Examples
- When you travel to another country and your phone changes the time automatically.
- Your friend calls you at lunchtime, but it’s midnight where they are.
- School starts in the morning on one side of the world, but it's already evening on the other.
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See also
- Why Do Some Countries Have So Many Time Zones?
- How Did the Ancient Romans Manage Their Time Without Clocks?
- What Causes ‘Rivers’ to Flow in Specific Directions?
- What Causes ‘Jet Lag’ and How Can We Fix It?
- Why Do We Use ‘Names’ for Places and What’s Their History?
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