To solve this time zone problem, we need to understand how time zones work and use the standard time differences between major cities. Since you mentioned that a
World Time Zones map on page 313 is needed (which isn't included here), I'll rely on
standard time zone differences based on common knowledge.
We’ll use
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) as a reference point and calculate the time differences accordingly.
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🌍 Key Time Zone Offsets (Approximate UTC Differences):
| City / Region | UTC Offset |
|---------------|------------|
| Anchorage, Alaska | UTC-9 (or UTC-8 during DST) |
| New York City | UTC-5 (UTC-4 during DST) |
| Tokyo, Japan | UTC+9 |
| Cairo, Egypt | UTC+2 |
| London, England | UTC+0 |
| Manila, Philippines | UTC+8 |
| Los Angeles | UTC-8 (UTC-7 during DST) |
| Paris, France | UTC+1 (UTC+2 during DST) |
| Denver | UTC-7 (UTC-6 during DST) |
| Chicago | UTC-6 (UTC-5 during DST) |
| Mexico City | UTC-6 (UTC-5 during DST) |
| Rome, Italy | UTC+1 (UTC+2 during DST) |
> ⚠️ Note: Daylight Saving Time (DST) may affect some of these times, but since the worksheet doesn’t specify, we’ll assume
standard time unless otherwise noted.
Let’s go through each question one by one:
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1. If it is 3 A.M. in New York City, what time is it in Anchorage, Alaska?
- NYC: UTC-5
- Anchorage: UTC-9
- Difference: 4 hours behind
So, Anchorage is
4 hours behind NYC.
→ 3 A.M. – 4 hours =
11 P.M. the previous day
✔ Answer: 11 P.M. (previous day)
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2. If it is 4 P.M. in Tokyo, Japan, what time is it in Cairo, Egypt?
- Tokyo: UTC+9
- Cairo: UTC+2
- Difference: 7 hours behind
→ 4 P.M. – 7 hours =
9 A.M. same day
✔ Answer: 9 A.M.
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3. If it is 1 P.M. in London, England, what time is it in Manila, Philippines?
- London: UTC+0
- Manila: UTC+8
- Difference: 8 hours ahead
→ 1 P.M. + 8 hours =
9 P.M.
✔ Answer: 9 P.M.
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4. If it is 3 P.M. in Los Angeles, what time is it in London, England?
- LA: UTC-8
- London: UTC+0
- Difference: 8 hours ahead
→ 3 P.M. + 8 hours =
11 P.M.
✔ Answer: 11 P.M.
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5. If it is 10 A.M. in Denver, what time is it in Paris, France?
- Denver: UTC-7
- Paris: UTC+1
- Difference: 8 hours ahead
→ 10 A.M. + 8 hours =
6 P.M.
✔ Answer: 6 P.M.
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6. If it is 9 P.M. in Chicago, what time is it in Mexico City, Mexico?
- Chicago: UTC-6
- Mexico City: UTC-6
- Same time zone →
Same time
✔ Answer: 9 P.M.
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7. If it is 4 A.M. in Anchorage, what time is it in Rome, Italy?
- Anchorage: UTC-9
- Rome: UTC+1
- Difference: 10 hours ahead
→ 4 A.M. + 10 hours =
2 P.M.
✔ Answer: 2 P.M.
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8. If it is 1 P.M. in Paris, France, what time is it in Chicago?
- Paris: UTC+1
- Chicago: UTC-6
- Difference: 7 hours behind
→ 1 P.M. – 7 hours =
6 A.M.
✔ Answer: 6 A.M.
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9. If it is 11 P.M. in New York City, what time is it in Paris, France?
- NYC: UTC-5
- Paris: UTC+1
- Difference: 6 hours ahead
→ 11 P.M. + 6 hours =
5 A.M. (next day)
✔ Answer: 5 A.M. (next day)
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
11 P.M. (previous day)
2.
9 A.M.
3.
9 P.M.
4.
11 P.M.
5.
6 P.M.
6.
9 P.M.
7.
2 P.M.
8.
6 A.M.
9.
5 A.M. (next day)
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Tip: Always remember:
- Moving
east =
add time
- Moving
west =
subtract time
- Use UTC as a bridge if needed.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or a chart for reference!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of time zone worksheet printables.
