That would be 5.5 times 15°, putting it at 82.5° east longitude.
The central meridian for the irregular time zone that includes India is 82.5 degrees east. India Standard Time (IST) is determined based on this central meridian.
Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh in India was the earlier prime meridian
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-- With reference to the equator, that is, regarding latitude only, India is located entirely in the northern hemisphere. -- With reference to the Prime Meridian, that is, regarding longitude only, India is located entirely in the eastern hemisphere.
The 80° East meridian traverses territory of . . . -- Russian Federation -- Kazakhstan -- Kyrgyzstan -- China -- India -- Sri Lanka -- Antarctica (separate continent, with no countries)
India. More specifically, the Chhattisgarh state of India, which is sort of north-central India.
No place in India is on the Prime Meridian. In fact, no point in India is closer than about 5,800 km (3,600 miles) from the Prime Meridian.
No place in India is on the Prime Meridian. In fact, no point in India is closer than about 5,800 km (3,600 miles) from the Prime Meridian.
No, they are not same.
The Prime Meridian doesn't cross any territory of India.
The standard meridian is important for India because there is two hours difference between the eastern most and western most part of India.so in order to maintain a common time through out India the central meridian 82.5 is selected as the standard meridian.the reason for the need of a common time n India is for the integrated running of railways,flights,many telecasts and for all these thing different places cant have different timings.
India lies in the eastern hemisphere with reference to the prime meridian.
yes
Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh in India was the earlier prime meridian
standard meridian of india is UTC +5:30 that is measured on 82.5 degrees east longtitude
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