institutions of time

Institutions of time are systems and organizations that structure how societies measure, coordinate, and manage time. Examples include clocks, calendars, time zones, and standards like Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). These institutions help ensure consistency and synchronization across different regions, enabling activities like work schedules, transportation, and communication to function smoothly. They are built on scientific agreements and technological infrastructure to standardize time measurement globally, facilitating cooperation and order in daily life and international interactions.