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The difference in time between Kolkata and London is

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Kolkata is more than 5 hours a head
  2. Kolkata is more than 3 hours ahead
  3. Kolkata is 15 minutes ahead
  4. Kolkata is 10 hours behind

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Kolkata is more than 5 hours a head

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Kolkata is more than 5 hours a head šŸ“š Explanation: Indian Standard Time (IST) is based on the 82.5Ā°E longitude, while London follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC). Since India is to the east, it is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of London. This means when it is noon in London, it is 5:30 p.m. in Kolkata.