How to Use Time Zone Converter

A comprehensive guide to using our time zone conversion tools

Basic Time Zone Conversion

1

Select Source Time Zone

From the first dropdown menu, select the time zone you want to convert from. This is your source time zone. You can search by typing the time zone name or code (like EST, PST, GMT).

Select source time zone dropdown
2

Select Target Time Zone

From the second dropdown menu, select the time zone you want to convert to. This is your target time zone. Like before, you can search by typing the time zone name or code.

Select target time zone dropdown
3

Enter Time to Convert

Enter the time you want to convert in the input field. You can use either 12-hour format (e.g., 3:30 PM) or 24-hour format (e.g., 15:30). You can also select a date if you need to account for different days.

Enter time to convert
4

View Conversion Result

The converted time will be displayed instantly in the result section. This shows the equivalent time in your target time zone, along with the date if it's different.

View conversion result

Advanced Features

Meeting Planner

Our Meeting Planner feature helps you find the best time for international meetings across multiple time zones:

  1. Click on the "Meeting Planner" tab in the converter
  2. Add all the time zones of your meeting participants
  3. Specify working hours for each location (optional)
  4. View the color-coded chart showing optimal meeting times

Time Zone Comparison Table

To compare multiple times across different time zones:

  1. Click on the "Comparison Table" tab
  2. Add all the time zones you want to compare
  3. Enter a reference time in any of the time zones
  4. View the equivalent times across all selected time zones

Daylight Saving Time Handling

Our converter automatically accounts for Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes:

  1. When converting dates near DST transitions, the system will show a notification
  2. You can toggle between standard time and DST if needed
  3. For historical dates, the correct DST rules for that period are applied

Using Specific Conversion Pages

For frequently used conversions, we offer dedicated pages for specific time zone pairs:

Finding Specific Conversion Pages

  1. Navigate to the "Time Zones" menu
  2. Select a specific time zone (e.g., EST)
  3. On the time zone page, you'll find links to common conversions (e.g., EST to PST)
  4. Click on the specific conversion you need

Bookmarking Favorite Conversions

For conversions you use frequently:

  1. Navigate to the specific conversion page (e.g., EST to PST)
  2. Bookmark the page in your browser
  3. Return directly to this conversion whenever needed

Mobile Usage Tips

Our Time Zone Converter is fully optimized for mobile devices:

  • The interface automatically adapts to your screen size
  • Touch-friendly controls make selection easy on smartphones and tablets
  • Add the converter to your home screen for quick access (tap the share button in your browser and select "Add to Home Screen")
  • All features work offline once the page is loaded

Need More Help?

If you have any questions or need assistance using our Time Zone Converter: