Time Zones Around the World

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Time zones are regions of the world that have the same standard time. Because the Earth rotates, different parts of the world experience day and night at different times. For example, when it is morning in New York City, it may be nighttime in Tokyo, Japan! There are 24 time zones around the world, and they help us keep track of time no matter where we are.

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1Time zones are areas that share the same time.
2There are 24 time zones around the world.
3The Earth rotates, causing different places to have day and night at different times.

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How many time zones are there around the world?

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What causes different places to have day and night at different times?

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