The International Date Line is an imaginary boundary in the Pacific Ocean where each calendar day begins. Crossing it eastward subtracts a day; westward adds one. It keeps global timekeeping consistent for travelers, shipping, aviation, and commerce, preventing date confusion across nations and time zones.
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