Time Zone Converter
Convert time between different time zones around the world for meetings, travel, and international coordination.
About Time Zone Conversion
Understanding Time Zones
- • Earth divided into 24 time zones, each ~15° longitude
- • UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the global standard
- • Time zones offset from UTC (e.g., EST = UTC-5)
- • Many regions observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Daylight Saving Time
- • Clocks moved forward 1 hour in spring ("spring forward")
- • Clocks moved back 1 hour in fall ("fall back")
- • Not all countries or regions observe DST
- • DST dates vary by country and can change annually
Meeting Planning Tips
- • Aim for overlapping business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
- • Consider cultural work patterns and holidays
- • Use scheduling tools that show multiple time zones
- • Always confirm time zones when scheduling
Common Time Zone Abbreviations
- • EST/EDT: Eastern Standard/Daylight Time (US)
- • GMT/BST: Greenwich Mean Time/British Summer Time
- • CET/CEST: Central European Time/Summer Time
- • JST: Japan Standard Time (no DST)