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Distinguish between IST and GMT.
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IST
GMT
It stands for Indian Standard Time.
It stands for Greenwich Mean Time.
It is calculated at 82.5° longitude.
It is calculated at 0° longitude.
The standard meridian passes through Allahabad in India.
The standard meridian passes through Greenwich near London.
Indian Standard Time is exactly 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. For example, if it is 12 pm (noon) in London, then it will be 05:30 pm in India.
| IST | GMT |
| It stands for Indian Standard Time. | It stands for Greenwich Mean Time. |
| It is calculated at 82.5° longitude. | It is calculated at 0° longitude. |
| The standard meridian passes through Allahabad in India. | The standard meridian passes through Greenwich near London. |
Indian Standard Time is exactly 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. For example, if it is 12 pm (noon) in London, then it will be 05:30 pm in India.
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