Time dilation by homogeneous distribution of massive objects?

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Time dilation occurs when a low-mass object is surrounded by massive objects in a homogeneous distribution, as confirmed in the discussion. The gravitational influence of the surrounding massive objects affects the passage of time for the low-mass object, even if it does not experience acceleration. The greatest time dilation effect is observed at the center of the mass distribution.

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If a low-mass object is surrounded by massive objects homogeneously so that the low-mass object does not experience acceleration, then is there any time dilation due to the gravitation from the massive objects?

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