2Nd April, 2024
CHIRANJIT MITRA
Ever wondered why it's different times across the US? Get ready to unravel the mysteries of American time zones.
How Many Does It Have? The continental US has 4 main time zones: Pacific, Mountain, Central, and Eastern.
But Wait, There's More! Alaska uses the Alaska Time Zone, while Hawaii has its own Hawaiian-Aleutian Standard Time. That's 6!
Why So Many? It's all about sunlight. Time zones help ensure consistent daylight hours across the vast country.
Origins: Railways initially drove the need for time zones in the 1800s to streamline schedules.
Daylight Saving Time: Most states also observe Daylight Saving Time – that's when we "spring forward" and "fall back".
Not Everyone's a Fan: There's debate about the benefits of Daylight Saving. Will it ever change?
Time may fly, but at least America keeps the clocks (mostly) in sync across its diverse landscape!