Paper 2 · Time, transport and trade
Given that local time at London (0 degrees longitude) is 8 a.m., calculate the local time at Lahore, located at 75 degrees E.
Model answer
1 p.m.
Also accepted: 1pm, 13:00
Explanation: Lahore is 75/15 = 5 hours ahead of London, so 8 a.m. plus 5 hours is 1 p.m.
Derived from ZIMSEC Geography 2248/2 Paper 2, June 2013, Q9
