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There is a difference of 3 hours and 51 minutes between the local mean times of the easternmost and westernmost points in the contiguous 48 states of the U.S.

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The US spans a large geographic area, so multiple time zones help ensure that daylight hours align with the local time, improving efficiency and coordination. Different time zones also help accommodate varying day lengths and seasons across the country.

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