World Time Zone Converter

World Time Zone Converter & Meeting Planner

Plan meetings, webinars, and calls with confidence using our free online World Time Zone Converter. Instantly see the current time in any city worldwide, adjust the time slider to plan ahead, and find the best meeting time for all participants. No sign-up required.

Your Local Time

Drag the slider to see corresponding times in other locations.

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How to Use This Time Zone Converter

Our World Time Zone Converter is designed for simplicity and power. Follow these steps to get the most out of it:

  1. Automatic Start: The tool automatically detects and displays your local time and location when you load the page.
  2. Add Cities: Use the search bar to find and add any city or time zone from around the globe to the list below. This allows you to compare multiple locations at once.
  3. Plan Ahead: Use the time slider at the top to adjust the time. As you move the slider, all displayed clocks will update instantly to show the corresponding time in each added location. This is perfect for scheduling future events.
  4. Working Hours Highlight: Clocks showing a time between 9 AM and 5 PM local time will have a green border, making it easy to spot convenient meeting times.
  5. Find the Best Time: Click the "Find Best Meeting Time" button. Our tool will automatically scan the next 24 hours and suggest a time when the most locations are within standard working hours (9 AM - 5 PM).
  6. Share Your Setup: Need to send this exact setup to a colleague? Click "Share This View". A unique link will be copied to your clipboard, allowing others to see the same cities and time you've selected.
  7. Remove Locations: Easily remove any city by clicking the × button on its card.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is this tool free to use?
A: Yes, the Ideal Tools World Time Zone Converter is completely free. There are no hidden fees, sign-ups, or ads.
Q: How does it detect my local time?
A: The tool uses your browser's built-in settings to determine your device's current time zone and time. This information is processed locally and is not sent to any server.
Q: What does the green border on a clock mean?
A: A green border indicates that the displayed time for that location is within standard business hours (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time). This helps identify convenient meeting times.
Q: How accurate is the time zone data?
A: We use the industry-standard Intl.DateTimeFormat API available in modern web browsers, which provides highly accurate and up-to-date time zone information, including automatic daylight saving time adjustments.
Q: Can I save my frequently used cities?
A: Yes! The tool automatically saves the cities you add using your browser's local storage. They will be remembered the next time you visit this page (on the same device and browser).
Q: What is the "Find Best Meeting Time" feature?
A: This feature analyzes the working hours (9 AM - 5 PM) across all the locations you've added. It then calculates and sets the time slider to a point that maximizes the number of locations within these business hours, suggesting an optimal meeting time.

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About This Time Zone Converter

Coordinating across global time zones can be a challenge, especially when trying to schedule meetings, webinars, or collaborate with remote teams. Our World Time Zone Converter simplifies this process by providing an intuitive, visual way to compare times across the world.

Built with modern web technologies, this tool works entirely in your browser. This means it's fast, secure, and your data (the cities you add) stays private on your device. Whether you're a project manager, a remote worker, or just planning a call with a friend overseas, this tool is designed to make your life easier.

We prioritize accuracy and user experience. The tool automatically accounts for Daylight Saving Time changes and uses the most up-to-date time zone databases to ensure you get the correct time, every time.