10 Countries With the Most Time Zones – You’ll Be Surprised Who Tops the List!

Not just Europe! France's far-reaching territories like Réunion, French Polynesia, and Martinique push it to the top with 13 time zones.

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From New York to Guam and American Samoa, the United States operates across 11 unique time zones worldwide.

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Covering almost half the Earth longitudinally, Russia has 11 time zones, all within its mainland, from west to far east.

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Australia manages 9 time zones, including mainland regions and external islands like Norfolk Island and Christmas Island.

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Beyond London’s Greenwich Mean Time, the UK’s overseas regions like Bermuda and the Falklands extend its count to nine.

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From Newfoundland’s early sunrise to British Columbia’s Pacific time, Canada’s size stretches over six official zones.

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Multiple time zones reflect global presence, historical influence, and geographic size. They affect travel, business, and even international sports!

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