Simple Time Zone Converter

Quickly find the time in another part of the world

What time is it in...?

Select two locations and a time to convert.

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Navigating Global Times

A time zone converter is an essential tool for anyone who works, socializes, or travels across different regions. It removes the mental math and potential errors involved in calculating time differences, especially when Daylight Saving Time (DST) is involved.

UTC: The World's Time Standard

All time zones are based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). A location's time is expressed as an offset from UTC. For example, New York might be UTC-5 during standard time, while London is UTC+0. This means New York is 5 hours behind London.

This tool uses the IANA Time Zone Database, the same one your computer uses, to ensure accuracy.

The Challenge of Daylight Saving Time (DST)

DST is the practice of advancing clocks during warmer months so that darkness falls at a later clock time. The biggest challenge is that different countries start and end DST on different dates, and some places don't observe it at all. A good time zone converter handles these shifts automatically.