Zone time
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010340
The standard time maintained within a specific geographical region, based on its approximate longitude relative to the prime meridian. The Earth is divided into 24 primary time zones, each theoretically spanning 15 degrees of longitude, with adjustments made for political and geographical boundaries. This system provides a standardized time reference for daily activities.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-010340 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-MET-010340",
"term": "Zone time",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "The standard time maintained within a specific geographical region, based on its approximate longitude relative to the prime meridian. The Earth is divided into 24 primary time zones, each theoretically spanning 15 degrees of longitude, with adjustments made for political and geographical boundaries. This system provides a standardized time reference for daily activities.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/zone-time/"
}
Record 10,809 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.