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Posted: Mon 1 Dec 2003 20:09 GMT Post subject: What's the time?

The forum seems to be on the go round the clock, with people getting up just as others are going to bed - or not, as is often the case for me. What's the time where you are? We're GMT + 5.30 (I think!)

What about you?

Kay 8)

Posted: Mon 1 Dec 2003 20:23 GMT Post subject:

The clock says 6.20a.m. if it's right, that is.....I'm in Sydney at my sons house, so I can't vouch for it being absolutely accurate.

SSue

Posted: Mon 1 Dec 2003 20:28 GMT Post subject:

I believe I'm -6 hours GMT.

Posted: Mon 1 Dec 2003 20:31 GMT Post subject:

Hi Sue

I didn't mean the real time, I meant how many hours + or - GMT?

Sorry, just cos I know what I'm thinking I expect others to know too.

Kay Very Happy

PS I hope your son's clock is accurate if any of you have an important appointment!

Posted: Mon 1 Dec 2003 20:34 GMT Post subject:

Quote:I believe I'm -6 hours GMT.

Ah, Strat, you are behind the times. Or are you just in a space-time continuum warp?

Actually the time difference works well for me. It always gives me a few extra hours to meet deadlines, as most of the deadlines I have are UK based.

Janeway Very Happy

Posted: Mon 1 Dec 2003 20:35 GMT Post subject:

Hiya

We are -4GMT here in Nova Scotia. it's now 4.35pm.

squiffs Razz

Posted: Mon 1 Dec 2003 20:38 GMT Post subject:

Hi Kay, I'll get back to you with that, it's a bit early for me, obviously I need some more shut-eye. I expect the alarm clocks will be rattling any time soon though!

SSue

Posted: Mon 1 Dec 2003 20:50 GMT Post subject:

During the Winter we're on GMT +1. During the Summer the UK is on British Summer Time which is 1 hour ahead of GMT (GMT+1) so in the Summer we're GMT+2. Clear as mud?? 8)

Posted: Mon 1 Dec 2003 20:55 GMT Post subject:

Yep, Not, that's clear. It only gets confusing when the other country has daylight saving (is that what it's called?) too.

Kay Very Happy

Posted: Mon 1 Dec 2003 21:01 GMT Post subject:

OK Not, now I know, thanks for that. In our winter we are GMT + 9 hours, and in our summer, which just started in Oct, we are GMT + 11 hours.

SSue

Posted: Mon 1 Dec 2003 21:07 GMT Post subject:

SSue wrote:OK Not, now I know, thanks for that. In our winter we are GMT + 9 hours, and in our summer, which just started in Oct, we are GMT + 11 hours.

SSue

The truth is, I had to Ask Jeeves as I wasn't sure. Confused

Posted: Mon 1 Dec 2003 21:18 GMT Post subject:

Then we are a pair of noodles together Not, and shouldn't be separated! Laughing

I have just read my computer screen, and it clearly states that all times are GMT. So all we have to do, in future, is look at the time on your post, and then add the hours to reach our time! Got it?

SSue

Posted: Mon 1 Dec 2003 21:22 GMT Post subject:

SSue wrote:Then we are a pair of noodles together Not, and shouldn't be separated! Laughing

I have just read my computer screen, and it clearly states that all times are GMT. So all we have to do, in future, is look at the time on your post, and then add the hours to reach our time! Got it?

SSue

Got it!

Posted: Tue 2 Dec 2003 09:46 GMT Post subject:

Hi all, back in sunny old Abu Dhabi now and we are GMT+4 hours. Takes a bit of getting used to again, especially having to stop and think of the time before I phone my daughter - got used to being at home and being able to phone when I wanted to!

Posted: Tue 2 Dec 2003 10:24 GMT Post subject:

Quote:During the Winter we're on GMT +1. During the Summer the UK is on British Summer Time which is 1 hour ahead of GMT (GMT+1) so in the Summer we're GMT+2.

Ditto here

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