Question

What would be the time of the following cities if the time at Prime Meridian is 10 a.m.

1. Delhi
2. London
3. Tokyo
4. Paris
5. Cairo
6. Moscow

Answer 1

If the time at the Prime Meridian (0° Longitude, GMT) is 10 a.m., the standard times for the listed cities are calculated based on their standard time zones relative to GMT:

1. Delhi: Delhi observes Indian Standard Time (IST), which is GMT+5:30.
   • Time: 3:30 p.m.
2. London: London is located on the Prime Meridian (GMT+0).
   • Time: 10:00 a.m.
3. Tokyo: Tokyo observes Japan Standard Time (JST), which is GMT+9:00.
   • Time: 7:00 p.m.
4. Paris: Paris observes Central European Time (CET), which is GMT+1:00.
   • Time: 11:00 a.m.
5. Cairo: Cairo observes Eastern European Time (EET), which is GMT+2:00.
   • Time: 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
6. Moscow: Moscow observes Moscow Standard Time (MSK), which is GMT+3:00.
   • Time: 1:00 p.m.