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XKCD Now - world time zone converter based on XKCD comic #1335

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8 points by wauter · 4 comments

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kiiski

The time zones don't quite match the map. Finland (where I am) for example should be in GMT+2, but it is drawn in GMT+1 on that map.

  • deletes

    It is hard to match the time zones with a straight line if the actual zones are a mess. http://www.travel.com.hk/region/time_95.jpg

    The original comic suffers from the same problem.

    • kiiski

      I understand that it's difficult, but it should be possible by using individual overlay images for each timezone, rather than just highlighting the whole sector. I suppose one might have to tweak the map projection too. As it is right now, it isn't really that usefull as a tool (it's a neat looking toy in any case though).

      Edit: Also, it has "business hours 9-5" on it. 9-5 isn't correct in all countries (Finland 8-4).

touristtam

Anyone tempted to reproduce this with d3.js ? :D

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