Question 15
Latitude, Longitude and TimeIf it is 3pm GMT on Sunday at Accra, what will be the local time in town X located on longitude 165°E?
- A.2.00am on Saturday
- B.10.00pm of Sunday
- C.11.00pm on Sunday
- D.2.00am on Monday
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (2.00am on Monday)
Explanation
165° × 4 minutes = 660 minutes = 11 hours ahead of GMT (east gains time): 3 pm Sunday + 11 h = 2 am Monday.