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8.03 International time zones and time differences

Interactive practice questions

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is on the $0^\circ$0° meridian. What is the difference in time between the sunrise in Greenwich and the sunrise in a city at a longitude of:

a

$30^\circ$30°$W$W?

b

$105^\circ$105°$E$E?

c

$97.5^\circ$97.5°$W$W?

$\editable{}$ hour(s) $\editable{}$ minutes

d

$44^\circ$44°$E$E?

$\editable{}$ hour(s) $\editable{}$ minutes

Easy
2min

The time in Denver is GMT $-7$7.

Easy
1min

Calculate the time difference between Hong Kong ($22$22°$N$N, $114$114°$E$E) and Beirut ($34$34°$N$N, $36$36°$E$E) to the nearest hour.

Medium
< 1min

Calculate the time difference between Los Angeles ($34$34°$N$N, $118$118°$W$W) and Beijing ($40$40°$N$N, $116$116°$E$E) to the nearest hour.

Medium
< 1min
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Outcomes

4.2.4

understand the link between longitude and time

4.2.6

solve problems involving Greenwich Mean Time and the International Date Line

4.2.7

determine time differences between two places on Earth

4.2.8

solve problems associated with time zones; for example, internet and phone usage

4.2.9

solve problems relating to travelling east and west, incorporating time zone changes

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