Timezone Conversion
Timezone Conversion Result
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Same Day
Time difference: 0 hours
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To Timezone:
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Current UTC Offset:
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Common Timezone Conversions
| Timezone | UTC Offset | Current Time |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | UTC±0 | --:-- |
| New York (EST) | UTC-5 | --:-- |
| London (GMT) | UTC+0 | --:-- |
| Tokyo (JST) | UTC+9 | --:-- |
| Sydney (AEST) | UTC+10 | --:-- |
Understanding Timezones
Timezones are regions of the Earth that have the same standard time. Here are key points about timezones:
- UTC: Coordinated Universal Time is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time
- GMT: Greenwich Mean Time is often used interchangeably with UTC but is a time zone
- Daylight Saving Time: Many regions adjust clocks forward in spring and back in autumn
- Time Zones: There are 24 time zones, each generally 15 degrees of longitude apart
Timezone Conversion Tips
Consider these tips for accurate timezone conversions:
- Always verify if the location observes Daylight Saving Time
- When scheduling meetings across timezones, specify both local times
- Some timezones have 30 or 45-minute offsets (e.g., India UTC+5:30)
- International Date Line causes day differences between locations
- Use city names rather than timezone abbreviations for accuracy
Major Timezones
Important timezones around the world:
- PST: Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8)
- EST: Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5)
- GMT: Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)
- CET: Central European Time (UTC+1)
- IST: India Standard Time (UTC+5:30)
- CST: China Standard Time (UTC+8)
- JST: Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
- AEST: Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10)
Daylight Saving Time
Key facts about Daylight Saving Time (DST):
- Observed by about 70 countries worldwide
- Typically begins in spring (March/April) and ends in autumn (September/October)
- Not observed near the equator or in most Asian and African countries
- Creates UTC+1 (CEST) in Europe and UTC-4 (EDT) in New York
- Can cause confusion in scheduling international meetings