Does this handle daylight saving time?
No. Enter the current UTC offset for each location. DST changes the offset by one hour.
Date & Time
Time Zone Converter
Enter a time and two UTC offsets to see what that time is in the other zone.
Live calculator output
Enter a time and offsets to see the conversion.
How it works
The converter adds the difference between the two UTC offsets to the original time. Formula: Converted Time = Original Time + (To Offset − From Offset). If the result falls outside the 0-23 hour range, it wraps around to the next or previous day. UTC offsets range from −12 to +14 hours. Most major cities have well-known offsets, though daylight saving time shifts them seasonally.
Practical example
It is 14:30 in New York (UTC−5) and you want to know the time in Paris (UTC+1). Difference = +1 − (−5) = +6 hours. 14:30 + 6:00 = 20:30 in Paris, same day. If it were 22:30 in New York, the Paris time would be 04:30 the next day.
Frequently asked questions
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Can the result be a different day?
Yes. If the conversion crosses midnight, the result will show the adjusted time.
What is UTC?
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the global time standard. Time zones are expressed as offsets from UTC.
What are some common UTC offsets?
New York: UTC−5 (−4 DST). London: UTC+0 (+1 DST). Paris: UTC+1 (+2 DST). Tokyo: UTC+9. Sydney: UTC+10 (+11 DST).
Why do some countries have half-hour offsets?
India (UTC+5:30), Nepal (UTC+5:45), and some other regions use non-standard offsets for geographic or political reasons.
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