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Read articles about time zones, daylight saving time, productivity tips for global teams, and time-management best practices. New posts added regularly.
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How airlines display arrival time — local time always
Airline tickets always show arrival time in destination local time. Here's how to read tickets and why "duration" is calculated separately.
What time is it on Mars? (And other space time zones)
Mars has a 24-hour 39-minute day. The ISS sees 16 sunrises a day. Here's how time works in space.
The strange time zone of Lord Howe Island (and why DST changes by 30 min)
Lord Howe Island has the only 30-minute DST shift in the world. Here's how it works and why this small Australian island has it.
Time zones for cruise passengers — what happens at sea
Cruise ships have their own time. It might shift every night as the ship moves. Here's how cruise time works.
How to pick flights that minimize jet lag
Flight choice matters as much as time-zone strategy. Here's how to pick departure/arrival times that minimize jet lag.
What time is it in Tokyo, London, Dubai, Sydney, and NYC? — the tourist's guide
Quick reference for current time in major travel destinations and what to know about each — DST, business hours, key offsets.
The international date line — how you can lose or gain a day
Cross the international date line going west and you "lose" a day. Going east, you "gain" one. Here's why and how the line came to be.
How to beat jet lag for a 3-day business trip
For 3-day business trips, full jet-lag adjustment isn't worth it. Here's how to stay functional without spending half your trip recovering.
The science of jet lag — why traveling east is harder
Traveling east shifts your body clock against its natural drift. Here's the science of jet lag and how to recover faster.
Building a cron expression — visual guide
Cron expressions are intimidating until you understand the 5 fields. Here's a visual walkthrough that makes them simple.