time zone

NOUN

regions of globe

Synonyms

WEAK

Example Sentences

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With such time zone shenanigans, Netflix helpfully created a hub where viewers can check their tune-in time.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

The family's renewed call came after the FBI disclosed that a first deadline of 5 pm on Thursday was made in a ransom letter, without providing a time zone.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

After traveling 7,606 miles last season, Chesney and his team will leave the Pacific time zone only once during the first eight games of the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

National Grid said the cables help smooth spikes in prices because, thanks to time zone differences, surplus energy generated off-peak elsewhere can be sold cheaply to the UK.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

I hadn’t yet adjusted to the time zone.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer