Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is one of the many time zones that exist nowadays. It refers to the name used for mean solar time. It lies in longitude (0°) of the Royal Greenwich Observatory in England. The meridian at this longitude is known as the prime meridian or Greenwich meridian. Of all the time...
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There are 24 hours in a day, so dividing the Earth into 24 time zones would be ideal. This is because dividing 360 degrees into 24 would mean that the time change is with every 15-degree longitude. Initially, there were 24 time zones, but more time zones were created because of the political and g...
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If you are thinking of your next adventure destination, then Hawaii could be your best pick. This place offers some of the most stunning beaches in the United States. And if you’re still in doubt about whether to choose Hawaii or not for your next trip, we’re here to give you compelling reasons wh...
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Since there are so many time zones worldwide, some people get confused whenever they have to change their clocks in observance of Daylight Saving Time. For instance, some people forget to set their clocks one hour forward or backward. Others don't know the difference between standard and daylight ...
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The existence of time zones has been there for centuries, which has brought significant changes to people's lives. Although it is pretty challenging to determine the exact number of official time zones, there are exciting things that you can learn about them. From learning which country has the mo...
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The Pacific Standard Time (PST) or sometimes called PT, is consistent with UTC -8. As most people know, the time zones' differences to each other are relevant to the Universal Time Coordinate (UTC). UTC refers to the time in the prime meridian, which lies in zero longitudes. Like other time zones,...
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The world consists of many time zones because instead of having a one-hour difference. Some countries use 30-45 minutes apart from each time zone. Most time zones were named after the country, but since there are too many of them, it's hard to remember all of the time zones. For example, ET, EST, ...
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When it comes to places, some people overlook the North Pole and South Pole. And even if they remember it, they only think of the North Pole during the holiday season because, as the tales say, Santa Claus lives there. In this article, learn some interesting facts about the North Pole and South Po...
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Initially, there were 24 time zones, but now, you can't count them on your fingers. This is because some countries like Iran use 30-minute and 45-minute offsets instead of the original one hour. Meaning, there will only be 24 time zones if the one-hour offset is strictly followed. But as countrie...
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Initially, there were 24 time zones in the world. However, additional time zones were created because some countries consider 30-45 minute differences instead of one hour. If you live in a country that follows a single time zone and planning to travel in the future, it is essential to learn your d...
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