Geography

How many time zones does China use?

1

Background

China uses just one single time zone across the entire country. Geographically it would be wide enough for five. But the government chose Beijing time for everyone. In the west the sun only rises around noon. This still leads to quirky everyday situations.

More Geography questions

What is the only continent without a desert?

See question

Which is larger in area, Australia or Brazil?

See question

How many African countries are landlocked?

See question

What is the longest river in South America?

See question

How many countries does the Amazon River flow through?

See question

How many countries share a border with Germany?

See question

Ready to estimate?

Over 1,200 questions, 9 categories, one click.