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Why do countries change time zones?

Countries sometimes adjust their time zones for practical reasons, like aligning with major trading partners or improving internal coordination. For example, a country might shift its entire zone to better match a neighbouring economic powerhouse, making business easier. This can affect things like international sports schedules, as seen with the England v Mexico match, where kick-off times are set relative to different time zones.

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