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 ...

Russia is the only country in the world that stretches across 11 time zones, making it one of the most geographically complex nations to manage in terms of administration, communication and daily life ...

New Year 2026 will not arrive at the same moment for everyone. While some countries start the celebration early, others wait almost a full day. This happens because Earth rotates and time zones divide ...