1 The lines running east-west represent degrees of latitude which is measured from the equator in an north and south direction. 2  These lines are known also as parallels. 3  The geographic grid used on the globe is based on the division of a circle in 360 degrees.
Time in Hours. Hours of the day are signified with the suffix ï½æ (ji), meaning âhourâ. This is equivalent to â_ oâclockâ in English. Time in hours is frequently written using both the Kanji and the Arabic numerals. Youâll also see them in digital clock form as well â 1:00, 2:00, etc. The suffix -ji can be considered a counter, and as with any counter, it is always used with a particular pronunciation of the numbers that have several.
What I tell you is not everything. But only main markets. Nikkei 225 (Tokyo): 20:00 - 2:00 (22:00-23:30 recess) Shanghai : 21:30- 3:00 (23:30- 1:00 recess) Hang Seng (Hong Kong): 22:00 - 4:00 (0:30 - 2:30 recess) FTSE (London): 3:00 -11:30 CAC 40 (Paris): 3:00 -11:30 DAX (Frankfurt): 3:00 -11:30 These are in summer time (now) of EST.