Time zones
Why time differs around the world, and how to calculate between time zones. Read one part at a time and tap “I know this”. Then test yourself in the quiz.
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Time zones
The earth turns, so it is not noon everywhere at once. The world is divided into time zones. South Africa is on UTC+2.
- East is ahead (later in the day); west is behind (earlier).
- If it is 14:00 in Johannesburg (UTC+2), it is 12:00 in London (UTC+0, in the British winter).
Remember this and test yourself
- South Africa is UTC+2.
- East is ahead; west is behind.
- Add or subtract the difference in hours.
Write these points in your book. Read them again the night before the test.
The sun rises in the east, so the east reaches tomorrow first.
Important words
First say the answer yourself, then turn the card over.
Match column A to column B
Tap a word in column A, then its meaning in column B. You can also start in column B.
Now the real quiz!
The quiz has many more questions on this topic. Every question shows straight away whether you are right and explains why.
Take the quiz: Time zones- Let your child work the examples on paper and explain them to you.
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