Timezone Converter
How to Use the Timezone Converter
- Enter a date and time in the first input field, or click 'Now' to use the current time.
- Select the corresponding timezone for the first input from the dropdown menu.
- Select the desired timezone for the second input field.
- The converted time will automatically appear in the second input field. You can also enter time in the second field to convert back.
- Use the 'Popular Cities' grid at the bottom to quickly select timezones.
What is time zone
A time zone is an area that uses the same standard time for legal, business, and social purposes. Time zones usually follow the borders between countries and their subdivisions. They don't always follow the lines of longitude. This is because it's easier for places that are always in touch to have the same time.
Each time zone is defined by a standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The offsets range from UTC−12:00 to UTC+14:00. Most of the time, the offset is a whole number of hours. However, some zones, like India and Nepal, have an additional 30 or 45 minutes. Some parts of a time zone may use a different time for part of the year. This is called daylight saving time (DST). During spring and summer, some areas use one hour more than normal.
How time zones developed
Before time zones, people used local solar time.This became awkward as railways and telecommunications improved because clocks differed between places by a amount corresponding to the difference in their geographical longitude, which was usually not convenient.This problem could be solved by synchronizing the clocks, but then local time would differ from the solar time people are accustomed to.Time zones are thus a compromise.There has been a trend to push the boundaries of time zones further west of their designated meridians to create a permanent daylight saving time effect.The increase in worldwide communication has increased the need for mutually comprehensible time references.
Common Use Cases
International Business: Schedule and coordinate meetings with partners, clients, and colleagues across the globe.
Travel Planning: Easily check local times for flights, hotel reservations, and activities to avoid confusion.
Remote Work: Sync up with distributed team members for stand-ups, collaboration, and project deadlines.
Financial Markets: Keep track of stock exchange opening and closing times in different financial capitals.
Media & Broadcasting: Convert broadcast times for live sports, global news events, and TV shows.
Personal Communication: Find the perfect time to call friends and family living abroad.
Key Features
Two-way Conversion: Instantly convert time from either field to the other.
Real-Time World Clock: See the current time in major cities at a glance.
Comprehensive List: Choose from hundreds of timezones and cities worldwide.
Popular Cities: Quick access to the most frequently used timezones.
Automatic DST: Automatically accounts for Daylight Saving Time adjustments.
Intuitive Interface: Clean, simple, and easy to use for fast conversions.