Time Zone Converter
Convert time between different time zones quickly and easily for meetings, calls, travel, and everyday planning.
Convert Time Between Time Zones
Select the date, time, and time zones you want to convert between.
What Is a Time Zone Converter?
A time zone converter helps you determine what time it is in another location based on a specific date, time, and time zone.
This is useful when scheduling international meetings, working with remote teams, planning phone calls, booking travel, or communicating with people in different parts of the world.
Because time zone rules can change throughout the year, the date is important when converting times.
Major US Time Zones
The United States spans several major time zones. The most commonly used US time zones are:
- Eastern Time (ET) - Includes cities such as New York, Washington, D.C., and Miami.
- Central Time (CT) - Includes cities such as Chicago, Dallas, and New Orleans.
- Mountain Time (MT) - Includes areas such as Denver and Albuquerque.
- Pacific Time (PT) - Includes cities such as Los Angeles, Seattle, and San Francisco.
- Alaska Time - Used across most of Alaska.
- Hawaii Time - Used in Hawaii.
Time Zone Conversion Examples
New York to Los Angeles
Eastern Time is generally three hours ahead of Pacific Time.
New York to London
The time difference between New York and London can change during the year because daylight saving time schedules are not identical.
US to India
India Standard Time is ahead of US time zones, but the exact difference depends on the US time zone and date.
When Should You Use a Time Zone Converter?
- Schedule meetings with international clients.
- Plan calls with friends or family overseas.
- Coordinate remote teams.
- Convert travel departure and arrival times.
- Check international event times.
- Avoid accidentally scheduling a meeting at an inconvenient local time.
Why Does the Time Difference Change?
Some regions observe daylight saving time, while others do not. This means the difference between two locations can change during the year.
For example, the difference between a US time zone and another country may be one hour different during part of the year than it is during another part.
That is why our calculator uses the selected date when converting the time.
How to Use the Time Zone Converter
- Select the date you want to convert.
- Enter the time.
- Select the original time zone.
- Select the destination time zone.
- Click "Convert Time."
- Review the converted date and time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a time zone?
A time zone is a region that observes a particular standard time. Different parts of the world use different time zones.
How many time zones does the US have?
The United States and its territories span multiple time zones. The commonly referenced mainland US zones are Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific, along with Alaska and Hawaii.
Does daylight saving time affect time conversion?
Yes. In regions that observe daylight saving time, the time difference can change depending on the date.
Is India Standard Time affected by daylight saving time?
No. India Standard Time remains at UTC+5:30 throughout the year.
Can the converted date be different?
Yes. If the destination time zone is far enough ahead or behind the original location, the converted time can fall on the previous or next calendar day.
Is this time zone converter free?
Yes. The EverydaySolved Time Zone Converter is free to use.