Time Zone Converter
Convert time between any time zones instantly. See current time in cities around the world and schedule meetings across time zones.
Current Time Around the World
Free Time Zone Converter – Convert Time Between Any Time Zones
Our free time zone converter helps you quickly convert time between different time zones around the world. Perfect for scheduling international meetings, planning phone calls with friends abroad, or coordinating with remote teams across different countries.
Major Time Zones Reference
| Time Zone | Abbr | UTC Offset | Major Cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Standard | PST | UTC-8 | Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco |
| Eastern Standard | EST | UTC-5 | New York, Miami, Toronto |
| Greenwich Mean | GMT | UTC+0 | London, Dublin, Lisbon |
| Central European | CET | UTC+1 | Paris, Berlin, Rome |
| India Standard | IST | UTC+5:30 | Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore |
| Japan Standard | JST | UTC+9 | Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul |
Understanding Time Zones
- UTC (Coordinated Universal Time): The global time standard. All time zones are expressed as offsets from UTC.
- Daylight Saving Time: Many regions adjust clocks forward/back seasonally, changing their UTC offset.
- International Date Line: The imaginary line at roughly 180° longitude where the date changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in New York when it's 5 PM in London?
London is 5 hours ahead of New York (during standard time). So 5 PM in London = 12 PM (noon) in New York.
How many time zones are there?
There are 24 standard time zones, but some countries use half-hour or quarter-hour offsets (like India at UTC+5:30), creating over 30 practical time zones.
What is UTC?
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard. It replaced GMT as the reference point for all time zones. UTC+0 is the same as GMT.
When does daylight saving time start?
In the US, DST starts the 2nd Sunday of March. In Europe, it starts the last Sunday of March. Not all countries observe DST.
What's the biggest time difference?
The biggest difference is 26 hours—between Baker Island (UTC-12) and Line Islands, Kiribati (UTC+14).