Workflow & Usage
- Leave Now enabled to convert the current moment automatically.
- Select the source timezone (defaults to your local timezone).
- Select the target timezone you want to convert to.
- Copy the converted time in your preferred format.
To convert a specific date and time:
- Turn off Now.
- Enter a date and time.
- Choose the source and target timezones.
- Copy the result.
The output updates instantly as you change any option.
Use Cases
Remote work and communication Quickly check what time it is right now for someone in another country before sending a message or email.
Content publishing Convert publication times between timezones to avoid confusion when scheduling announcements or launches.
APIs and logging Convert local times to ISO UTC format for debugging, integrations, or documentation.
Travel planning Check the local time at your destination without juggling offsets or daylight saving rules.
Learning and reference Understand how the same moment appears in different parts of the world using official timezone data.
Tips for Best Results
- Keep Now enabled when you only care about the current time — it updates automatically.
- Disable Now when converting future or past times.
- Use the ISO output when you need a precise, unambiguous timestamp.
- If you prefer readability, enable the weekday display.
- Stick to 24-hour mode for technical contexts and 12-hour mode for casual use.
How It Works
The Time Zone Converter uses your browser’s built-in internationalization features to handle time zones safely and accurately.
- Your local timezone is detected automatically.
- Timezone conversions rely on official IANA timezone identifiers.
- Daylight saving time is handled automatically by the browser.
- When Now is enabled, the current time updates live.
- All calculations happen entirely in your browser.
The Time Zone Converter is designed to stay simple and trustworthy: one moment in time, clearly shown across different timezones, without extra complexity.
