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How to Calculate Local Time From Latitude and Longitude

  To calculate the time difference from UTC based on a latitude and longitude coordinate, you need to consider two factors: 1. Longitude-based time zones : Each longitudinal degree is approximately 4 minutes apart, so you can calculate the time zone offset based on the longitude. 2. Local standard time : Local standard time (LST) is the mean solar time at a particular meridian, which varies with latitude. You can calculate LST using the latitude. Here's an outline of how to calculate these factors and determine the time difference from UTC: 1. Calculate the longitude-based time zone offset : * Divide the longitude by 15 (the number of degrees in an hour). * Take the floor of the result to get the nearest hour. * Subtract 12 if the result is negative or greater than 12. This will give you the time zone offset in hours, where -12 < offset < 12. 2. Calculate the local standard time (LST) : * Use a trigonometric function like `sin()` or `cos()` to convert latitude to time. A simp...