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A: While JHora and AstroSage do support Local Mean Time (LMT), they typically use standard time zones like GMT+5:30 or GMT+5:45 by default. Our system gives you full control: by default, we apply LMT correction based on your exact longitude to reflect your true solar birth time. This provides improved precision for Lagna and divisional charts (D9, D60, etc.), where even a few seconds can matter.
A: Pure LMT adjusts your clock time using your longitude (LMT = true local solar time). It aligns with classical Vedic principles and ensures maximum accuracy, especially for charts sensitive to small time changes.
Timezone Localization skips longitude correction and just applies your official time zone. This is faster and compatible with most apps but may cause small deviations in divisional placements.
A: The difference comes from how “time” is processed:
Vedic (True) Time = Local Mean Time (LMT)
We correct your input time based on your longitude. For example, if you're born at 09:00 AM at 83.9856° E, your LMT becomes 08:50:56 AM. This time is then converted to UTC and results in Ascendant ≈ 15.84° Cancer.
Standard Time = Fixed Time Zone
Most software directly applies the zone offset (e.g., GMT+5:45) to 09:00 AM without correcting for longitude, producing Ascendant ≈ 17–19° Cancer.
A: Easy! We show the LMT-adjusted time on the top-right like this:
LMT Time: 1991‑01‑18 01:03:38 AM | Coordinates: 26°43′48″N, 87°9′35″E | LMT Offset: GMT+05:48
If you want to match this site’s results with JHora or AstroSage:
01:03:38 AM)GMT+5:45You’ll get exactly the same Ascendant and planetary positions (e.g., 15.84° Cancer) because the LMT correction has already been applied, and the UTC matches.
Clock Time (no LMT): 09:00 AM +5:45 → JHora → Lagna ≈ 17–19° Cancer
Our LMT Time: 08:50:56 AM → UTC → Lagna ≈ 15.84° Cancer
✅ To Match: Copy the “LMT Time” shown and enter it as birth time in JHora or AstroSage with timezone +5:45.