Celestial Navigation · Time — GMT from Zone Time
Zone time is 0900 and the zone description is +6. What is GMT?
- A0900
- B0300
- C1500✓ Correct
- D1506
Explanation
GMT = zone time + ZD = 0900 + 6h = 1500.
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