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.
As U.S. has different time zone, you have to specify where on U.S. you refer to. It's 12/13 hrs ahead from Eastern (New York) ,13hrs/14hrs from Central (Chicago), 14/15 hrs from Denver,Colorado (Mountain) and 15/16hrs from Los Angeles (Pacific).If from Alaska, its 16/17hrs & from Hawaii its 17/18hrs.The first one is Standard Timing and the latter one is for during Daylight Saving Hours.t's 12/13 hrs ahead from Eastern (New York) ,13hrs/14hrs from Central (Chicago), 14/15 hrs from Denver,Colorado (Mountain) and 15/16hrs from Los Angeles (Pacific). If from Alaska, its 16/17hrs & from Hawaii its 17/18hrs. The first one is Standard Timing and the latter one is for during Daylight Saving Hours.