By Jasreet Kaur04, Apr 2025 05:17 PMjagranjosh.com
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Russia is the largest country in the world, covering 11 time zones. This causes big time differences across the country, affecting daily life and business.
Russia's Vast Size
Russia is the largest country in the world. Its huge size, stretching across two continents, requires multiple time zones to accommodate its vast geography.
11 Time Zones
Russia has 11 time zones, from UTC+2 to UTC+12. This wide range helps manage time across different regions, from the European part to the far eastern areas.
Geographical Spread
The time zones cover a huge area, from Europe to the Pacific. This extensive spread means that the sun rises and sets at different times in various parts of Russia.
Changing Time Zones
Russia used to have fewer time zones but added more over time. As the country expanded and grew, it required more time zones to manage the diversity of regions.
Single Time Zones in Some Areas
Some areas, like Moscow, follow one time zone. Despite being spread across many time zones, some cities use one time zone for simplicity and consistency.
Wide Time Differences
The time of day can be very different in different parts of Russia. For example, when it’s morning in Moscow, it could already be evening in Vladivostok, showing how extreme the time differences can be.
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