Which country has the most time zones? Not Russia.

France uses twelve time zones, more than any other country. The reason is its overseas territories: French Polynesia in the Pacific (down to UTC−10), Guadeloupe in the Caribbean, Réunion in the Indian Ocean, New Caledonia (UTC+11). Mainland France itself has only one zone. Russia has eleven, as does the US including its territories.

Useful: Whenever you hear "country", ask whether overseas territories are being counted.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Frankreich Rekorde Zeitzonen

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