How many of the above countries have more than four time zones?

Question

Consider the following countries:

I. United Kingdom

II. Denmark

III. New Zealand

IV. Australia

V. Brazil

How many of the above countries have more than four time zones?

1. A. All the five
2. B. Only four (Correct answer)
3. C. Only three
4. D. Only two

Correct Answer

Option B — Only four

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Only four.

Key Points

• Countries with more than four time zones (including overseas territories): UK has ~12 zones (with its overseas territories); Denmark has ~6 zones (including Greenland's 4 zones + Faroe Islands); New Zealand has ~5 zones (including Chatham, Tokelau, Cook Islands); Australia has ~8 time zones.
• Brazil has exactly 4 time zones (Brasília, Amazonas, Acre, Fernando de Noronha) — NOT more than four.
• So four of the five countries have more than four time zones.