# Time Zones on The No Agenda Show Time Zones comes up in 18 chapters across 17 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2009 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 18 - **Episodes:** 17 - **Discussed:** March 2009 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Daylight Saving Time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daylight-saving-time.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Gitmo Nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [Silicon Valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [Spring Forward](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spring-forward.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Arab League](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-league.md), [Arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Benjamin Franklin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-franklin.md) ## Chapters 1–18 of 18 ### Google Calendar Time Zone Glitch and Guest Booking Challenges - **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-20 - **Time:** 2:07–5:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/google-calendar-time-zone-glitch-and-guest-booking-challenges.md Adam Curry and Jason Calacanis discuss a scheduling mishap caused by Google Calendar automatically switching to European Standard Time, which nearly caused Calacanis to miss the recording. Curry reflects on his disdain for the role of a podcast booker, a task he and the late John C. Dvorak traditionally avoided to maintain show consistency. Calacanis expresses his appreciation for the No Agenda audience and the professional broadcasting standards of the show. Keywords: [google calendar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-calendar.md), [clean feed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clean-feed.md), [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), podcast booking, [time zones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-zones.md) ### Sunshine Protection Act, Daylight Saving Time Debate - **Episode:** [1886: Cytoshitosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-16 - **Time:** 1:18:11–1:22:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis/chapter/sunshine-protection-act-daylight-saving-time-debate.md The House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act, aiming to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Scott Yates of the Lock the Clock Alliance discusses the bipartisan momentum for the bill, which includes a two-year implementation period to allow states to choose their preferred permanent time zone. Keywords: [sunshine protection act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sunshine-protection-act.md), [daylight saving time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daylight-saving-time.md), scott yates, [house of representatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-of-representatives.md), [time zones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-zones.md) ### San Francisco Pride Nudity and Public Indecency Controversy - **Episode:** [1674: We're Working!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-04 - **Time:** 1:13:24–1:18:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/san-francisco-pride-nudity-and-public-indecency-controversy.md A TikToker's viral rant highlights instances of public nudity and sexual acts in front of children during San Francisco Pride. The hosts criticize the lack of police intervention and the city's failure to enforce age restrictions in "fetish zones," linking the cultural climate to broader political shifts. Keywords: san francisco pride, nudism, public indecency, fetish zone, [police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police.md), [cancel culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancel-culture.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md) ### Daylight Saving Time, Jet Lag, and Global Time Zones - **Episode:** [1501: Under Salt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1501-under-salt.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-10 - **Time:** 2:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1501-under-salt/chapter/daylight-saving-time-jet-lag-and-global-time-zones.md The transition to standard time in November 2022 prompts a discussion on the physical effects of the one-hour clock shift. China is noted for utilizing a single major time zone and adjusting school start times rather than shifting clocks to accommodate daylight. A scientific proposal is jokingly suggested to adjust the Earth's tilt to eliminate the need for seasonal time changes. Keywords: [daylight saving time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daylight-saving-time.md), [jet lag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jet-lag.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [time zones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-zones.md), [texas hill country](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-hill-country.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md) ### Daylight Saving Time, Global Time Zone Discrepancies - **Episode:** [1397: ok zoomer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1397-ok-zoomer.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-07 - **Time:** 2:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1397-ok-zoomer/chapter/daylight-saving-time-global-time-zone-discrepancies.md The transition from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time in the United States is noted as occurring on November 7, 2021. Discrepancies in time-shifting schedules between the U.S. and Europe are highlighted, alongside the refusal of Arizona and parts of Australia to participate in the biannual clock changes. Russia is identified as having eleven distinct time zones despite its centralized governance. Keywords: [daylight saving time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daylight-saving-time.md), [standard time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/standard-time.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), siberian standard time, [moscow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moscow.md), [time zones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-zones.md) ### Switzerland Travel, Lake Lucerne, and Time Zone Confusion - **Episode:** [1069: German SPAM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1069-german-spam.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-17 - **Time:** 2:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1069-german-spam/chapter/switzerland-travel-lake-lucerne-and-time-zone-confusion.md Adam Curry broadcasts from Lucerne, Switzerland, while John C. Dvorak remains in Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts discuss the logistical challenges of recording from different time zones and Curry's recent travels on Lake Lucerne. Curry mistakenly identifies the day as Thursday before correcting himself to Sunday. Keywords: [switzerland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/switzerland.md), lucerne, lake lucerne, [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [time zones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-zones.md) ### Daylight Saving Time Discrepancies, Population Control Theories - **Episode:** [1015: Pentacon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1015-pentacon.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-11 - **Time:** 4:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1015-pentacon/chapter/daylight-saving-time-discrepancies-population-control-theories.md The United States transitioned to Daylight Saving Time while the European Union delayed the change by several weeks, creating an eight-hour gap between regions. Speculation arises that these staggered time shifts serve as a psychological population control mechanism or a method to observe public compliance. One host broadcasts from a professional studio in the Netherlands, noting the improved audio quality of a hardwired connection. Keywords: [daylight saving time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daylight-saving-time.md), [spring forward](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spring-forward.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [population control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-control.md), [time zones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-zones.md) ### Daylight Saving Time, Global Scheduling Discrepancies - **Episode:** [911: Opinews](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/911-opinews.md) - **Published:** 2017-03-12 - **Time:** 2:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/911-opinews/chapter/daylight-saving-time-global-scheduling-discrepancies.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show by discussing the start of Daylight Saving Time on March 12, 2017. They debate the correct terminology of "saving" versus "savings" and express frustration over the lack of global synchronization, noting that Europe changes its clocks two weeks later. Dvorak promises to find archival recordings from the 1920s and 1930s of Hollywood figures discussing the time change. Keywords: [daylight saving time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daylight-saving-time.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [time zones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-zones.md), [europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/europe.md) ### North Korea Time Zone, Japanese Colonial History - **Episode:** [746: Thermostat Placebo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/746-thermostat-placebo.md) - **Published:** 2015-08-09 - **Time:** 2:16:23–2:21:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/746-thermostat-placebo/chapter/north-korea-time-zone-japanese-colonial-history.md North Korea announced the creation of "Pyongyang Time," setting its clocks back 30 minutes to break from the time zone imposed during Japanese colonial rule. While media outlets portrayed the move as erratic, historical context shows it is a return to the original Korean time zone used before 1910. Keywords: [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), pyongyang time, [kim jong un](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kim-jong-un.md), [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), time zone ### Living in Amsterdam Time Zone Experiment - **Episode:** [474: Mongolian Hat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/474-mongolian-hat.md) - **Published:** 2012-12-30 - **Time:** 8:08–9:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/474-mongolian-hat/chapter/living-in-amsterdam-time-zone-experiment.md Adam Curry reflects on his daily life in Amsterdam, noting that the primary difference in his workflow is the shift in time zones. He observes that being on the "other side of the clock" provides different RSS feeds and news perspectives, which he considers testing as a permanent experiment. Keywords: [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), time zone, [rss feeds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rss-feeds.md), [news network](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-network.md), [exile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exile.md) ### Justice Stephen Breyer Confusion Over Time Zones - **Episode:** [374: Fractals on the Bone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/374-fractals-on-the-bone.md) - **Published:** 2012-01-15 - **Time:** 2:03:08–2:05:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/374-fractals-on-the-bone/chapter/justice-stephen-breyer-confusion-over-time-zones.md During the FCC indecency hearing, Justice Stephen Breyer expressed confusion over why a program aired at 9:00 PM in the Midwest but 10:00 PM on the East Coast. Breyer appeared unaware of standard television scheduling for the Central Time Zone, leading the hosts to question the competence of the Supreme Court justices regarding basic cultural facts. Keywords: [stephen breyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-breyer.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [time zones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-zones.md), central time, [midwest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midwest.md) ### ICANN Takeover of the Time Zone Database - **Episode:** [374: Fractals on the Bone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/374-fractals-on-the-bone.md) - **Published:** 2012-01-15 - **Time:** 2:05:31–2:07:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/374-fractals-on-the-bone/chapter/icann-takeover-of-the-time-zone-database.md ICANN has officially taken over the maintenance of the Time Zone Database, which is used by Unix, Linux, Mac OS, and various programming languages to coordinate time across geographic regions. The hosts note that ICANN now effectively "owns time" on the internet, further consolidating its control over global digital infrastructure. Keywords: [icann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/icann.md), time zone database, [unix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unix.md), [linux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linux.md), [oracle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oracle.md), internet time ### Arab League Quorum and Rigged Voting - **Episode:** [292: Obama Needs Water](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/292-obama-needs-water.md) - **Published:** 2011-04-03 - **Time:** 50:35–53:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/292-obama-needs-water/chapter/arab-league-quorum-and-rigged-voting.md The hosts highlight a report from the Asia Times stating that the Arab League's vote for a no-fly zone over Libya was illegitimate. Only 11 of the 22 members were present, failing to meet a quorum, and only nine members actually supported the measure. They point out that major members like Syria and Algeria were either absent or opposed. Keywords: [arab league](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-league.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [no-fly zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-fly-zone.md), asia times, [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md) ### Daylight Savings Time, Russian Time Zone Reductions - **Episode:** [186: Just Give Us Your Cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/186-just-give-us-your-cash.md) - **Published:** 2010-03-28 - **Time:** 16:20–18:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/186-just-give-us-your-cash/chapter/daylight-savings-time-russian-time-zone-reductions.md A discussion on the manipulation of time covers British parliamentary debates about moving clocks ahead two hours and Russia's decision to reduce its time zones from eleven down to nine. The hosts express skepticism regarding the official reasons for these changes, suggesting there may be hidden motives behind the "theft of time." Keywords: [daylight savings time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daylight-savings-time.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [time zones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-zones.md), [parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parliament.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md) ### Time Zone Conflicts, Show Outro - **Episode:** [93: Pigs in Space](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/93-pigs-in-space.md) - **Published:** 2009-04-30 - **Time:** 1:08:05–1:12:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/93-pigs-in-space/chapter/time-zone-conflicts-show-outro.md The hosts discuss the difficulties of coordinating a podcast across an eight-hour time difference between Amsterdam and San Francisco. They address technical issues caused by "Skypeology" and announce a return to their normal schedule once both are back on the West Coast. The show concludes with a reminder for listeners to support the program through donations at dvorak.org/na before the next scheduled broadcast on Sunday. Keywords: [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [time zones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-zones.md), [skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [sunday show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sunday-show.md) ### Amsterdam Travel, Recording Logistics - **Episode:** [87: Knights of the No Agenda Armory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/87-knights-of-the-no-agenda-armory.md) - **Published:** 2009-04-08 - **Time:** 55:04–57:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/87-knights-of-the-no-agenda-armory/chapter/amsterdam-travel-recording-logistics.md The hosts discuss the logistical challenges of recording the podcast while Adam Curry is traveling in Amsterdam. They consider using local studios or recording from hotel rooms to manage the time zone difference. The segment includes personal banter about Dvorak's mood and his travel experiences in the Pacific Northwest. Keywords: [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [recording studio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recording-studio.md), [travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [time zones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-zones.md) ### Daylight Saving Time Confusion and Gitmo Nation Time Zones - **Episode:** [84: Jobs Justice and Climate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/84-jobs-justice-and-climate.md) - **Published:** 2009-03-29 - **Time:** 0:03–2:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/84-jobs-justice-and-climate/chapter/daylight-saving-time-confusion-and-gitmo-nation-time-zones.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program by discussing the recent shift to Daylight Saving Time. They debate the mnemonic "spring forward, fall back" and note the eight-hour time difference between their respective locations in Gitmo Nation East and West. Keywords: [daylight saving time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daylight-saving-time.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [time zones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-zones.md), [spring forward](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spring-forward.md), fall back ### Daylight Saving Time, 2005 Energy Savings Act Conspiracy - **Episode:** [78: The Great Daylight Savings Time Conspiracy or 100% Yanni-Free](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/78-the-great-daylight-savings-time-conspiracy-or-100-yanni-free.md) - **Published:** 2009-03-08 - **Time:** 0:02–7:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/78-the-great-daylight-savings-time-conspiracy-or-100-yanni-free/chapter/daylight-saving-time-2005-energy-savings-act-conspiracy.md The shift to Daylight Saving Time in the United States on March 8, 2009, is analyzed as a potential conspiracy rooted in the Energy Savings Act of 2005. 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