Understanding US Time Zones: A Guide to EST, CST, MST, and PST

Learn about the four main US time zones: EST, CST, MST, and PST, and how they affect regional time differences.

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US time zones vary across four main zones: Eastern Standard Time (EST), Central Standard Time (CST), Mountain Standard Time (MST), and Pacific Standard Time (PST). Each zone reflects the regional time differences across the United States.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are the main US time zones? The main US time zones are Eastern Standard Time (EST), Central Standard Time (CST), Mountain Standard Time (MST), and Pacific Standard Time (PST).
  2. How does daylight saving time affect US time zones? Daylight saving time changes can shift all US time zones forward by one hour in spring, affecting scheduling and travel.
  3. What time zone is New York in? New York is in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone.
  4. Why do we have different time zones? Different time zones exist to accommodate the Earth's rotation and optimize daylight usage across various regions.

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