Time Zones

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What is a time zone?

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A time zone is a region of the Earth that has the same standard time. It helps people know what time it is in different parts of the world.

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How many time zones are there in the world?

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There are 24 time zones in the world.

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What is Eastern Standard Time (EST)?

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Eastern Standard Time is the time zone that is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5). It is used in the eastern part of the United States.

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What is Central Standard Time (CST)?

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Central Standard Time is the time zone that is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-6). It is used in the central part of the United States.

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What is Mountain Standard Time (MST)?

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Mountain Standard Time is the time zone that is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-7). It is used in the mountain regions of the United States.

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What is Pacific Standard Time (PST)?

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Pacific Standard Time is the time zone that is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-8). It is used in the western part of the United States.

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What time is it in Central Standard Time if it is 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time?

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It is 6 p.m. Central Standard Time.

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Which states are in the Pacific Time Zone?

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States like California, Washington, and Oregon are in the Pacific Time Zone.

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Which states are in the Mountain Time Zone?

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States like Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico are in the Mountain Time Zone.

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Which states are in the Central Time Zone?

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States like Texas, Illinois, and Louisiana are in the Central Time Zone.