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.
4:23 pm. 9 hr 7 min. Notice that in Chicago, thereâs more than a six hour variation of daylight hours from the longest to the shortest day of the year. For Honolulu, thereâs less than a three hour difference from the longest to the shortest day of the year. I should also mention that Hawaii doesnât observe daylight savings time, but Chicago does. So, when trying to make apples-to-apples comparison of sunrise and sunset times, add an hour to the June times.