The term IT SPANS 11 TIME ZONES is referring to the continent of ASIA. ASIA is the largest continent in the world, covering an area of 17, 212, 000 square miles and spanning 11 time zones. It is home to over 4 billion people, making it the most populous continent on Earth. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Indian Ocean to the south, and the Arctic Ocean to the north. ASIA is home to some of the world's oldest civilizations, including China, India, and Japan.