Question 19
Latitude, Longitude and TimeTown A is located on longitude 15°E, while town B is located on longitude 45°E. If the local time in town A is 6.00 am, what will be the local time in town B?
- A.4.00 pm
- B.4.00 am
- C.8.00 pm
- D.8.00 am
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (8.00 am)
Explanation
B is 30° further east: 30 × 4 = 120 min = 2 hours ahead, so 6.00 am + 2 h = 8.00 am.