UPSC Prelims 2025– Time Zones & International Date Line – Anadyr vs Nome
Q. Consider the following statements:
I. Anadyr in Siberia and Nome in Alaska are a few kilometers from each other, but when people are waking up and getting set for breakfast in these cities, it would be different days.
II. When it is Monday in Anadyr, it is Tuesday in Nome.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: (a) I only
Explanation:
Statement I: ✅ Correct. Anadyr (Russia) and Nome (Alaska) are geographically close, but lie on opposite sides of the International Date Line. So while the local time may be similar (e.g., 8:00 AM), the calendar date will be different — Anadyr would be one day ahead of Nome.
Statement II:Incorrect. When it’s Monday in Anadyr, it’s still Sunday in Nome (not Tuesday). The IDL causes a one-day shift between the two places, with Anadyr ahead of Nome.
