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Following world news across time zones means knowing when each region’s main bulletins air, using catch-up for overnight events, switching to channels based in the region where a story is unfolding and setting your device’s time zone correctly so the guide shows accurate times, which keeps you current wherever news breaks.
The world never sleeps, and major stories often break while you do. A little planning ensures you can catch up efficiently and follow live events in other parts of the world.
The News Day Around the Globe
| Region | When its day is happening (UTC) | Best channels to follow |
| East Asia and Australia | Late evening to morning | Channels based in Asia-Pacific |
| Middle East and Africa | Morning to evening | Regional and pan-African channels |
| Europe | Morning to evening | European international channels |
| Americas | Afternoon to early morning | North and South American channels |
Why Location Matters
A channel based in the region where a story is happening has reporters on the ground, local experts and live coverage at local hours. When a major event breaks overnight for you, switching to a channel in that region often gives the freshest coverage.
Using Catch-Up
- When you wake, check the headlines on your main news channel.
- If a major story broke overnight, open catch-up on a channel from that region.
- Skip to the main bulletin when the story first broke.
- Watch the latest bulletin to see how it has developed.
Set Your Time Zone Correctly
If your device’s time zone is wrong, the guide shows incorrect times and catch-up may start at the wrong point. Check the time zone in your streaming device’s settings, and the guide offset in your player app.
Planning for Scheduled Events
- Summits and speeches: check local start times and convert them.
- Elections: note when polls close and first results arrive.
- Space launches and major announcements: follow live channels in the host country.
- Sporting events with political significance: plan around kick-off times.
Useful Tools
World clock widgets on your phone help you track key cities. Calendar reminders for important events, set in your own time zone, prevent missed moments.
For Families Abroad
People living away from their home country often follow news from home at unusual hours. Catch-up and recorded bulletins let you watch home news at a time that suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my guide show the wrong times?
Your device or app time zone may be set incorrectly.
How far back can I watch news on catch-up?
Often several days, depending on the channel.
Which channel is best during overnight events?
One based in the region where the story is unfolding.
News Around the Clock
Know the global news day and use catch-up wisely. For a guide to the main channels, read a guide to international news channels, or see the Pure IPTV plans.
