Time

Question 1

Define Standard Time?

Answer 1

• World is divided into 24 zones. Standard time is a result of synchronisation of clocks in different geographical areas. Rather then using LMT

Question 2

Define Daylight Saving Time?

Answer 2

The practice of advancing clocks (typically by one hour) during the warmer months so that darkness falls at a later time.

Question 3

Define Local time in a Port?

Answer 3

Any time kept locally.

Question 4

Define Local Mean Time?

Answer 4

A type of solar time. Timekeeping method using the Sun’s movements across the sky.

Question 5

Define Zone Time?

Answer 5

The earth is divided into 24 zones. Each segment is 15° in width.

Question 6

Longitude into Time

Answer 6

Long / 15°. Its main purpose is converting a given long into time so you can convert LMT to UT.