What is the difference between UTC and GMT?

For most practical purposes, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) are the same. UTC is a modern time standard, while GMT is a time zone. GMT can sometimes be affected by Daylight Saving Time (e.g., British Summer Time), whereas UTC is a constant and is the standard used for international coordination.

Does this converter account for Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

Yes, this converter automatically accounts for Daylight Saving Time. It uses your device's internationalization features (Intl.DateTimeFormat) which are aware of DST rules for different time zones, so the converted times are accurate throughout the year.

Time Zone Converter

Instantly convert time between different cities and countries around the world.

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About the Time Zone Converter

Your essential tool for a globalized world.

What is a Time Zone?

A time zone is a region of the globe that observes a uniform standard time for legal, commercial, and social purposes. Because the Earth rotates, different parts of the world experience day and night at different times. Time zones standardize these differences, typically in one-hour increments from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This system makes it possible to coordinate activities and communications across the globe.

How to Use This Converter

Our live Time Zone Converter is designed for simplicity and instant results. There's no need to enter a time or click a button. Simply select your starting location from the "From" dropdown menu, and the location you want to compare it with from the "To" dropdown menu. The tool will automatically display the current time and date in both locations, updating every second to give you a real-time view of the time difference. This makes it incredibly easy to find the perfect time for a call or meeting.

Practical Applications

A time zone converter is an indispensable tool in today's interconnected world, helping to bridge geographical distances with temporal awareness.

Travel Planning: An indispensable tool for any traveler. Estimate the cost of hotels, food, and activities for an upcoming international trip by converting your home currency to the local currency of your destination. This helps in creating a realistic travel budget.
Online Shopping: Found an item on an international website? Use this converter to quickly find out the cost in your local currency, helping you compare prices and understand the final cost before you buy.
Business Transactions: For freelancers and businesses dealing with international clients, this tool provides a quick estimate for invoices, quotes, or payments in a foreign currency, simplifying cross-border commerce.
Financial Markets: For those interested in the financial world, a currency converter is a great way to follow the relative value of different currencies. It helps in understanding global economic trends and can be a starting point for Forex market analysis.