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05:03:16 Mon, 4 Aug 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC -12 |
Anywhere on Earth (AoE) refers to the time zone UTC−12:00, the last place on Earth where any given calendar date ends. It is not tied to any specific civilian population but geographically applies to remote areas such as Baker Island and Howland Island, both uninhabited territories of the United States Minor Outlying Islands. AoE is often used as a global time reference for deadline setting, rather than a practical local time zone.
Importance and Global Use of Anywhere on Earth
AoE is especially important for global coordination of deadlines, as it ensures a specific date has ended for every location on Earth before an event or submission closes. This prevents confusion caused by time zone differences and is frequently used in academic journals, international competitions, and software project deadlines.
While not part of day-to-day civil timekeeping, AoE provides a neutral, end-of-day reference that avoids ambiguity, daylight saving variations, and inconsistent regional observances. It plays a crucial role in contexts where fairness, inclusivity, and precise timing are critical across global participants.
Where and When AoE is used worldwide
Operating on the same time (UTC -12).
Pacific
Pacific islands and territories using AoE all year:
- Baker Island
- Howland Island
Other Time Zones in UTC -12
Other time zones share the same offset as Anywhere on Earth (AoE), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.