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What happens when you cross the International Date Line?

Quick Answer: When you cross the International Date Line going east, you subtract a day. Going west, you add a day. This keeps the calendar date consistent worldwide despite time zone changes.

The International Date Line is an imaginary line roughly along the 180° longitude. It acts as the "reset" point for calendar dates. When you cross it, your calendar date jumps forward or backward by one day.

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