time difference

noun — 2 senses

time difference

noun
1

The difference between one measurement of time and another; the length of a time interval.

2

The difference in clocktime between two or more different time zones.

  • I want to call Nick – what's the time difference between here and Hong Kong?
Derived terms
time difference of arrival

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