How did time zones first come about?

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Aylin Case

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13 November, 23:25

How did time zones first come about?

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Tristian Rubio · Answer 1

Time zones first came about by that American railroads maintained many different time zones during the late 1800s. Operators of the new railroad lines needed a new time plan that would offer a uniform train schedule for departures and arrivals. Four standard time zones for the continental United States were introduced on November 18, 1883.