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Why is it 5 :30 p.m in India and 12 :00 noon in London ?

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Because after the sun is 'overhead' in India, it takes roughly 5-1/2 hours
for the Earth to turn far enough to place the sun 'overhead' in London.
Our clocks are built to match what the sun appears to do.
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