Time Zones
How Many Time Zones in the World
Discover how many time zones exist in the world, which country has the most time zones (France with 12), and why fractional offsets exist.
World Time Zones Directory
GLOBAL TIME ZONE TOTAL
38 Observed Civil Time Zones
From Baker Island (UTC-12) to Kiritimati, Kiribati (UTC+14)
France & Territories12 Time Zones
Russia11 Time Zones
United States11 (6 Contiguous/AK/HI)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the most time zones?
France has the most time zones (12, or 13 including its claim in Antarctica) due to its overseas departments and territories across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
Why do some time zones have 30 or 45-minute offsets?
Certain countries chose fractional offsets to center solar noon more accurately within their borders (e.g. India UTC+5:30, Iran UTC+3:30, and Nepal UTC+5:45).
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