Places Where Time Zones Clash
Diomede Islands (USA & Russia)
Just 4 km apart, these two islands are separated by the International Date Line—one is almost a full day ahead of the other.
Labrador–Quebec Border (Canada)
Step across this provincial line, and you shift by 1.5 hours due to Newfoundland Time’s unique half-hour difference.
Baarle (Belgium–Netherlands)
This town is a patchwork of borders—parts operate in different time zones depending on national control and daylight saving.
Pag Island (Croatia)
In the past, this island used a different time zone than mainland Croatia, confusing travelers and residents alike.
Kentucky–Indiana Border (USA)
Drive across the Ohio River and jump between Eastern and Central Time—some residents live on one side and work in another time zone.
China–Afghanistan Border
A dramatic two-hour difference exists at the border, as China uses a single time zone across its vast territory.
Australian Outback Towns
Some outback communities near time zone lines follow unofficial local times, differing from state or federal time standards.