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Why is standard time needed for every country?
The Earth has been divided into 24 time zones of one hour each. Each of these zones covers 15 degrees of longitude. As the local time differs by 4 minutes at every longitude, it would create a lot of confusion regarding time for any country as a whole which may stretch across several longitudes. Therefore each country selects a central meridian and the local time of this meridian is the standard time of that country.
Why did the country needed time zones?
They need time zones to agree on what time it was from around the world.
Why is standard meridian important for a country?
to avoid difficulties of the travellers , a uniform time is selected for the whole country
What is the time zone in india?
The whole country uses UTC + 5.5 hours. It is called India Standard Time, which is abbreviated IST, although IST is also the accepted abbreviation for Israel Standard Time and Irish Summer Time.
Why is it necessary to adopt the local time of some central meridian is standard time for the country?
it is necessary to adopt the local time of some central meridian because each degree of longitude differs by 4 minutes.so if we follow the time of each meridian it would be very difficult as the people in the same country will have different time and the people travelling around would have to change there time now and then.therefore a central meridian in the country is taken as the standard meridian and the whole country follows its time.
When was Country Standard Time created?
Country Standard Time was created in 1992.
Why is standard time needed for every country?
The Earth has been divided into 24 time zones of one hour each. Each of these zones covers 15 degrees of longitude. As the local time differs by 4 minutes at every longitude, it would create a lot of confusion regarding time for any country as a whole which may stretch across several longitudes. Therefore each country selects a central meridian and the local time of this meridian is the standard time of that country.
What is standard meridian of India?
The significance of standard meridian of India is that Standard meridian is used as the standard time for whole country. If it isn't there chaos will be created in the country so standard time is very important.
Which country's time matches with Indian Standard Time?
Pakistan
Why the time of whole country is taken as a standard time?
Before the 1880s, every city had its own time. As transportation and communication started getting faster, that started getting more and more confusing.
In what country did time zones originate?
The first country to adopt a standard time was the Netherlands in 1835.
Why is a standard time important for country?
Because it is full of energy for any country of the world
Which country keeps time 15 minutes ahead of Indian standard time?
Nepal
What country's have the same time as Antarctica?
There is no Antarctic Standard Time. Research stations in Antarctica keep the same time as their native country's support locations.
Why did the country needed time zones?
They need time zones to agree on what time it was from around the world.
Why dont i have day time running lights?
they are not standard on every vehicle.
Is daylight savings practiced in every country?
Yes, considering that the time in every time zone is changed.
