Exploring the Globe’s Quirkiest Time Zones
Time zones usually march in one-hour increments, but a handful of regions defy convention with half- or quarter-hour offsets. Nepal, for instance, uses GMT+5:45, and parts of Australia (like Central Western Standard Time) have their own unusual offsets. Even regions like Newfoundland in Canada mark a half-hour difference from neighbors. These quirks often stem from historical or political decisions—local leaders adjusting clocks to align sunlight or coordinate trade. For travelers, it can spark confusion about flight schedules and meeting times, but also makes for a fun cultural tidbit.
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- • Nepal: Uses GMT+5:45, a unique 15-minute offset.
- • Central Western Standard Time (Australia): An unofficial half-hour difference within Western Australia.
- • Newfoundland Standard Time (Canada): Operates on GMT-3:30, diverging from the rest of Atlantic Canada’s full-hour offset.
- • Timeanddate.com: A commonly used website for verifying world clocks and time zone conversions.
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