Based on the provided reference, several countries have exactly two time zones.
Time zones are geographical regions that share the same standard time. While many countries operate within a single time zone, others span multiple zones due to their geographical extent, particularly those with significant east-west width or including islands far from the mainland.
According to the reference from Jagran Josh, titled "[List of Countries With Most Time Zones 2023]", the following countries are listed as having 2 time zones:
Countries with Two Time Zones (According to Jagran Josh)
| Sovereign state | No. of time zones |
|---|---|
| Mongolia | 2 |
| Papua New Guinea | 2 |
| Portugal | 2 |
| South Africa | 2 |
Therefore, the reference indicates that Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Portugal, and South Africa each have 2 time zones.
