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BTN: How many time zones are there in Australia?

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BTN: How many time zones are there in Australia?

SUBJECTS:  Geography, Maths

YEARS:  7–8


Did you know that we have three time zones in Australia?

This means that when it's 8am in Western Australia, it's 10am in Queensland and 9.30am in South Australia!

Watch this clip to find out why we have different time zones and why South Australia is thinking about changing its time zone.



Date of broadcast: 17 Feb 2015


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