World Clock & Time Zone Converter

Check current time around the world and convert times between different time zones.

World Clock

Popular Cities/Time Zones:

Location
Time
Date
Coordinated Universal Time
UTC+0:00
10:43:55
Tue, Mar 25
New York
UTC-5:00/UTC-4:00
06:43:55
Tue, Mar 25
Paris
UTC+1:00/UTC+2:00
11:43:55
Tue, Mar 25
Tokyo
UTC+9:00
19:43:55
Tue, Mar 25

Time Zone Converter

Convert a specific time between different time zones. Useful for scheduling international meetings and events.

Time difference: -5:00

About Time Zones

Time zones are regions of the globe that observe a uniform standard time for legal, commercial, and social purposes. Time zones tend to follow the boundaries of countries and their subdivisions because it is convenient for areas in close commercial or other communication to keep the same time.

Understanding Time Zone Notation

Time zones are often noted by their offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC):

  • UTC - The primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time
  • UTC+/-[hours]:[minutes] - The offset from UTC (e.g., UTC+8:00 for Beijing, UTC-5:00 for New York in winter)
  • DST (Daylight Saving Time) - Some regions use different offsets during summer months

Common Uses for Time Zone Conversion

Business Communication

  • Scheduling international meetings
  • Planning conference calls
  • Coordinating with remote teams
  • Setting deadlines across global offices

Travel Planning

  • Calculating arrival times at destinations
  • Adjusting for jet lag
  • Planning international itineraries
  • Managing flight connections

Global Events

  • Watching international sports events
  • Following financial market openings
  • Tracking international product launches
  • Planning global campaign rollouts

Personal Communication

  • Calling friends and family abroad
  • Scheduling video calls with international contacts
  • Planning online gaming sessions
  • Coordinating with people in different regions

Tips for Working with Time Zones

  1. Always specify the time zone when communicating times for international events
  2. Consider using UTC for clarity in multinational settings
  3. Be aware of Daylight Saving Time changes which occur on different dates in different regions
  4. Use digital tools like this converter to avoid manual calculation errors
  5. Add multiple time zones to your world clock for locations you frequently work with

Save Time with Our Converter

Our World Clock and Time Zone Converter is completely free to use and works directly in your browser. Whether you're coordinating with international colleagues, planning travel, or staying connected with friends and family around the world, this tool makes time zone calculations simple and accurate.