Have you ever tried scheduling a call with someone and realised their clock shows a completely different time or maybe even a different day? That’s the magic (and confusion) of time zones. Some ...

In early January the sun does not rise in Kashgar, in China’s far west, until after 10am. Across the border, in eastern Afghanistan, it rises before 7am. That difference is the greatest jump in time ...

Every time I travel, I vow to figure out exactly how time zone support works in calendar apps, and every time, I get caught up in whatever I’m doing and forget. Now it’s time to buckle down and see if ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Imagine this: You’re coordinating a critical meeting with team members spread across New York, London, and Tokyo. You double-check the time, only to realize you’ve accidentally scheduled it during ...

A country spread this wide experiences sunrise, work hours and national events at completely different moments. Its 11 time zones show not just geography, but how daily life, communication and ...