Free Online Time Zone Converter

What is a Time Zone Converter?

A Time Zone Converter is a tool that helps you determine the equivalent time in one geographical location (time zone) based on the time in another. It's essential for scheduling international meetings, coordinating with people across different parts of the world, planning travel, or understanding broadcast times for global events. Good time zone converters automatically account for Daylight Saving Time (DST) rules, which can vary by region and change over time.

Why Use Our Free Online Time Zone Converter?

• Accurate Conversions: Leverages your browser's built-in Internationalization API (Intl) for precise time zone data and DST handling.
• Wide Range of Time Zones: Select from a comprehensive list of IANA time zones covering locations worldwide.
• Easy Date & Time Input: Use intuitive date and time pickers for setting the source time.
• Quick Swap: Easily swap the "From" and "To" time zones with a single click.
• Current Time Check: Instantly see the current time in your selected "From" or "To" time zones.
• Clear Results: Displays the converted date, time, full time zone name, and UTC offset.
• Downloadable Summary: Save the details of your time zone conversion.

How to Use the Time Zone Converter

• Set Date and Time: Use the date and time pickers to select the specific date and time you want to convert. By default, it might show the current date and time.
• Select "From" Time Zone: Choose the time zone of the date and time you entered from the first dropdown menu. Start typing to filter the list.
• Select "To" Time Zone: Choose the target time zone you want to convert to from the second dropdown menu.
• Convert Time: Click the "Convert Time" button.
• View Results: The tool will display two blocks:
  • The original date, time, and time zone information you entered.
  • The corresponding converted date, time, and time zone information for your target location.
• Check Current Time (Optional): Click "Current Time in 'From' Zone" or "Current Time in 'To' Zone" to quickly see the present time in those locations.
• Download (Optional): Click "Download Conversion" to save a summary of the converted time.

This tool uses IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) time zone names (e.g., "America/New_York", "Europe/Paris", "Asia/Tokyo"). These are standard and account for historical and future DST changes known to your browser's date/time engine.