Time Zone Word Problems

Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents a collection of word problems based on the concept of time zones and their impact on scheduling and travel. Students are tasked with solving problems that involve calculating the arrival time of flights across time zones, understanding the time difference between cities for meeting coordination, and adjusting to the time changes for television shows, train schedules, and business meetings. The scenarios provided help illustrate the practical challenges of dealing with different time zones, such as determining the local time for a live event broadcasted from another time zone, and scheduling a business meeting across continents.

The worksheet aims to teach students how to calculate time differences and convert time between various time zones around the world. It introduces them to the practical applications of adding and subtracting hours to determine local times for events, travel, and communications that occur in different geographical locations. By engaging with these problems, students enhance their understanding of the world’s time zone system and develop the ability to plan and schedule across different regions. This skill is increasingly valuable in our globalized world, where being able to coordinate across time zones is a common requirement.