On Monday, the 14th June, a man crosses the International Date Line at 5 p.m. from the Asian side to the American side. Which of the following will he now assume to be the correct date and time?

A. 5 a.m. of Tuesday, the 15th June

B. 5 p.m. of Tuesday, the 15th June

C. 5 a.m. of Monday, the 14th June

D. 5 p.m. of Sunday, the 13th June

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

On Monday, the 14th June, a man crosses the International Date Line at 5 p.m. from the Asian side to the American side, time will be 5 p.m. of Sunday, the 13th June. The International Date Line is located halfway around the world from the prime meridian (0° longitude) or about 180° east (or west) of Greenwich, London, UK, the reference point of time zones. It is also known as the line of demarcation.