When it is 9:00am in Munich, Germany(longitude 11°E), the time in Calcutta, India (longitude 96°E). is?
Answer Details
To find the time in Calcutta, India, we need to calculate the time difference between Munich, Germany, and Calcutta, India, and then adjust the time accordingly.
The time difference between Munich and Calcutta is the difference in their longitudes, divided by 15 (since each time zone spans 15 degrees of longitude). So, the time difference is:
Time difference = (96°E - 11°E)/15 = 6.33 hours
This means that Calcutta is ahead of Munich by 6 hours and 20 minutes (since 0.33 of an hour is 20 minutes).
If it is 9:00am in Munich, we need to add 6 hours and 20 minutes to get the time in Calcutta:
9:00am + 6 hours and 20 minutes = 3:20pm
Therefore, when it is 9:00am in Munich, the time in Calcutta, India is 3:20pm.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D: 2.40p.m.