21K views · 290 reactions | The Diomede Islands, separated by just 3 miles, are divided by the International Date Line. Step from Little Diomede in the U.S. to Big Diomede in Russia, and leap 22 hours into the future. Explore the fascinating geography and time-travel effect of this Arctic anomaly. #diomedes #usarussia | Geo Explanation 2.1 | Facebook

This is the story of the Diomede Islands — two remote pieces of land separated by just 3.8 kilometers, yet divided by nearly an entire day. Located in the middle of the Bering Strait, Little Diomede belongs to the United States, while Big Diomede is part of Russia. Between them lies the International Date Line, creating a surreal time difference of about 21 hours. | The Brain Maze