Deck Navigation (Supplementary) USCG Question #1739 (Set 4)

On November 1st the zone time is 1700 EST (ZD +5) in LONG 75°W. What is the corresponding zone time and date in LONG 135°E?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — 0700, November 2nd

Moving from 75°W (ZD +5) to 135°E (ZD -9) crosses 210 degrees of longitude, a total time difference of 14 hours ahead. Adding 14 hours to 1700 on November 1st yields 0700 on November 2nd.

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