XKCD Now - world time zone converter based on XKCD comic #1335
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Re: XKCD Now - world time zone converter based on XKCD comic #1335
#2The 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.
Re: XKCD Now - world time zone converter based on XKCD comic #1335
#3The 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.
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.
Re: XKCD Now - world time zone converter based on XKCD comic #1335
#4The 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.
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.
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).
Re: XKCD Now - world time zone converter based on XKCD comic #1335
#5Anyone tempted to reproduce this with d3.js ? :D