How to convert time zones
- Choose the date and time in the original time zone. It starts with your current local time.
- Pick the time zone you're converting from and the one you're converting to. You can search the lists by typing a city name.
- The converted time, the date and the difference in hours appear instantly, along with the time in major cities.
Common time differences
Differences change during the year because countries switch to daylight saving time on different dates. For
example, London is usually 5 hours ahead of New York, but for a few weeks in March and in October/November the gap is
only 4 hours, because the US and Europe change their clocks on different weekends. This converter always uses the
correct offsets for the date you pick.
Frequently asked questions
Does the converter handle daylight saving time?
Yes. It uses your browser's built-in time zone database, which knows when each region switches to and from daylight saving time, including the dates that differ between countries.
What is UTC?
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the world's reference time. Time zones are described as offsets from it, such as UTC−5 for New York in winter and UTC+1 for central Europe in winter. UTC never changes for daylight saving time.
Why is the date different in the other time zone?
When it's evening in the Americas, it's often already the next morning in Asia and Australia. The converter shows the full date in each zone so you can see when a time falls on the next or previous day.
How do I schedule a meeting across time zones?
Pick a time in your own zone, then check the world clock table. Times between about 8:00 and 18:00 in every attendee's zone are usually the safest. Across the Americas, Europe and Asia, there often isn't a perfect slot, so rotate the inconvenient times.
