Why is it 5 :30 p.m in India and 12 :00 noon in London ?

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Davide ND · Answer 1 · 2015-04-25T13:32:16+0000

Because after the sun is 'overhead' in India, it takes roughly 5-1/2 hours
for the Earth to turn far enough to place the sun 'overhead' in London.
Our clocks are built to match what the sun appears to do.

Why is it 5 :30 p.m in India and 12 :00 noon in London ?

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