Countries set to vote on keeping of Greenwich Mean Time

The way we tell the time around the world could be about to change as 190 countries are to vote later on whether to drop Greenwich Mean Time.

Countries set to vote on keeping of Greenwich Mean Time

The way we tell the time around the world could be about to change as 190 countries are to vote later on whether to drop Greenwich Mean Time.

Some scientists don't think it is accurate, with a decision needed every few months whether or not to add "extra seconds" to keep us in line with the Sun.

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