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Time zones are managed by dividing the world into 24 sections, each roughly 15 degrees of longitude wide, with a central meridian. This system ensures that noon generally occurs when the sun is highest in the sky locally, helping coordinate events like the England v Mexico match across different parts of the world despite the storm delay.
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