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In Geography / Middle School | 2014-05-20

How many time zones are there in the continental United States?

Asked by LuisaWydeven809

Answer (2)

4 time zones in the 48 contiguous states. (Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific)
1 more in Alaska
1 more in Hawaii

Answered by AL2006 | 2024-06-10

The continental United States has four primary time zones: Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific. Each time zone is one hour apart, allowing for standardized timekeeping across the country. Additional time zones exist in Alaska and Hawaii, contributing to the overall complexity of time in the U.S.
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Answered by AL2006 | 2024-10-31

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