Time Zone Converter

Time Zone Converter is a free online tool that instantly converts time across different time zones worldwide. Select your source time zone, enter a time, and see conversions for major cities including New York, London, Tokyo, and Sydney – perfect for travelers, remote workers, and international business meetings.

Key Features

✓ Multiple Time Zones – Convert between 14 major world time zones

✓ Major Cities Display – Instant view of time in New York, London, Tokyo, and Sydney

✓ Current Time Button – Quickly use your current local time for conversion

✓ Easy Time Input – Simple time picker for accurate entry

✓ Live Conversions – See all time zones update simultaneously

✓ Popular Zones Included – UTC, EST, PST, GMT, CET, IST, JST, and more

✓ Clean Interface – Beautiful gradient design with clear time displays

✓ Large Time Display – Easy-to-read converted times in 48px font

✓ Business-Friendly – Perfect for scheduling international meetings

✓ Travel Essential – Plan calls and meetings across continents

✓ Mobile Responsive – Works on all devices

✓ 100% Free – No registration or downloads required

How to Use

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Select Source Time Zone

• Click the “Source Time Zone” dropdown
• Choose your starting time zone from 14 options:
  • UTC – Coordinated Universal Time
  • EST – Eastern Time (US)
  • CST – Central Time (US)
  • MST – Mountain Time (US)
  • PST – Pacific Time (US)
  • GMT – London
  • CET – Central European Time
  • MSK – Moscow
  • GST – Dubai
  • IST – India Standard Time
  • CST – China Standard Time
  • JST – Japan Standard Time
  • AEDT – Sydney
  • NZDT – New Zealand

2. Enter Time

• Click the “Time” input field
• Select your desired time using the time picker
• Or click “Use Current Time” to automatically use now

3. View Conversions The converter displays converted times in four major cities:

• New York (EST) – Eastern United States
• London (GMT) – United Kingdom
• Tokyo (JST) – Japan
• Sydney (AEDT) – Australia

4. Clear and Start Over

• Click “Clear” to reset all fields
• Enter a new time for another conversion

Available Time Zones

Americas:

• EST (UTC-5) – New York, Boston, Miami
• CST (UTC-6) – Chicago, Dallas, Mexico City
• MST (UTC-7) – Denver, Phoenix
• PST (UTC-8) – Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle

Europe:

• GMT (UTC+0) – London, Dublin, Lisbon
• CET (UTC+1) – Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid
• MSK (UTC+3) – Moscow, St. Petersburg

Middle East:

• GST (UTC+4) – Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Asia:

• IST (UTC+5:30) – India, Sri Lanka
• CST (UTC+8) – China, Singapore, Hong Kong
• JST (UTC+9) – Japan, South Korea

Oceania:

• AEDT (UTC+11) – Sydney, Melbourne
• NZDT (UTC+13) – Auckland, Wellington

Reference:

• UTC – Universal Time Coordinated (standard reference)

Examples

Example 1 – Business Meeting:

Source: EST (New York) - 9:00 AM
Results:
- New York: 9:00 AM
- London: 2:00 PM
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM
- Sydney: 1:00 AM (next day)

Perfect for scheduling a morning US meeting

Example 2 – International Call:

Source: IST (India) - 6:00 PM
Results:
- New York: 7:30 AM
- London: 12:30 PM
- Tokyo: 9:30 PM
- Sydney: 11:30 PM

Good time for India to connect with Europe

Example 3 – Virtual Event:

Source: PST (Los Angeles) - 12:00 PM
Results:
- New York: 3:00 PM
- London: 8:00 PM
- Tokyo: 5:00 AM (next day)
- Sydney: 7:00 AM (next day)

Lunchtime in California, evening in Europe

Example 4 – Global Team Meeting:

Source: GMT (London) - 4:00 PM
Results:
- New York: 11:00 AM
- London: 4:00 PM
- Tokyo: 1:00 AM (next day)
- Sydney: 3:00 AM (next day)

Afternoon in Europe, morning in the US

Use Cases

🌐 Remote Work:

• Schedule meetings with international colleagues
• Coordinate with distributed teams
• Plan virtual standups across time zones

✈️ Travel Planning:

• Figure out arrival times in destination cities
• Schedule calls back home while traveling
• Plan flight connections

💼 Business:

• Schedule client meetings across continents
• Coordinate with international vendors
• Plan webinars for global audiences

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Personal:

• Call family/friends living abroad
• Schedule video chats with relatives
• Coordinate online gaming sessions

📅 Events:

• Plan virtual conferences
• Schedule international launches
• Coordinate global livestreams

Tips

✓ Use Current Time – Click the green button to auto-fill with your current local time

✓ Account for DST – Some zones observe Daylight Saving Time; check current dates

✓ Next Day Indicator – When time crosses midnight, note it’s the next day

✓ Business Hours – Best meeting times are typically 9 AM – 5 PM in at least one zone

✓ Time Zone Abbreviations – Learn common abbreviations for quick reference

✓ Bookmark for Quick Access – Save this tool for frequent international scheduling

Best Meeting Times for Global Teams

US East Coast + Europe:

• 2:00 PM EST = 7:00 PM GMT ✓

US + Asia:

• 8:00 PM PST = 12:00 PM JST (next day) ✓

Europe + Asia:

• 10:00 AM GMT = 6:30 PM IST ✓

All Zones (challenging):

• 9:00 AM PST = 12:00 PM EST = 5:00 PM GMT = 2:00 AM JST

Common Questions

Q: Does this account for Daylight Saving Time? A: The converter uses standard time zones. Check if DST is currently active in your region and adjust accordingly.

Q: Why does it show the next day? A: When converting to a time zone ahead of yours, the time might cross into the next calendar day.

Q: Can I add more cities? A: Currently displays 4 major cities. Use the source time zone selector for other regions.

Q: How accurate is this converter? A: Uses standard UTC offsets for precise conversions. Always verify for important meetings.

This time zone converter is essential for anyone working or communicating across international borders – whether you’re a remote worker, business professional, traveler, or simply staying connected with loved ones worldwide!