Time Zone Difference Map
Compare times across different time zones with visual display. See current times, calculate differences, and find overlapping business hours for international collaboration.
Time Zone Difference Map
Compare times across different time zones with visual display
⏰ Times update automatically every minute
Results
New York
08:00 AM
Wed, Feb 25
EST (UTC-5)
Paris
02:00 PM
Wed, Feb 25
CET (UTC+1)
Time Difference
6 hours ahead
Paris is ahead of New York
Convert Specific Time
in New York
It will be
01:00 PM
in Paris
24-Hour Comparison
Common Time Zone Offsets
| City | Time Zone | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | HST | -10:00 |
| Los Angeles | PST/PDT | -8:00/-7:00 |
| New York | EST/EDT | -5:00/-4:00 |
| London | GMT/BST | 0:00/+1:00 |
| Paris | CET/CEST | +1:00/+2:00 |
| Dubai | GST | +4:00 |
| Mumbai | IST | +5:30 |
| Singapore | SGT | +8:00 |
| Tokyo | JST | +9:00 |
| Sydney | AEST/AEDT | +10:00/+11:00 |
* Two offsets shown indicate Standard/Daylight Saving Time
Tips for International Collaboration
🌍 Finding Overlap
For US-Europe calls, try 8-10am EST (1-3pm GMT). For US-Asia calls, early morning US or late evening Asia often works best.
📅 Scheduling Meetings
Always specify the time zone when scheduling. Use UTC for clarity, or include multiple time zones in the invitation.
⏰ DST Awareness
Remember that DST changes happen on different dates worldwide. A meeting time that works today might shift by an hour next month.
🔄 Rotating Schedules
For regular meetings across many time zones, consider rotating the meeting time so the inconvenience is shared fairly.
How to Use
- 1Select first time zone — Choose your reference time zone from the dropdown.
- 2Select second time zone — Choose the time zone you want to compare with.
- 3View current times — See the current time in both locations with visual indicators.
- 4Convert specific times — Enter a specific time to see what it will be in the other zone.
- 5Use the timeline — View the 24-hour comparison to find overlapping business hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the colors mean?
Colors indicate time of day: Gray for night (9pm-6am), Yellow for morning (6am-9am), Green for business hours (9am-5pm), and Orange for evening (5pm-9pm). This helps identify good times for calls or meetings.
Does this account for Daylight Saving Time?
The displayed offsets are standard time offsets. During DST periods, some zones may be one hour different. Check local DST schedules for the most accurate times.
How do I find overlapping business hours?
Look at the 24-hour timeline at the bottom. Green sections indicate business hours (9am-5pm). Where both zones show green at the same position, those are overlapping business hours.
Why are some offsets like +5:30?
Some countries use half-hour or quarter-hour offsets from UTC. India (IST) uses UTC+5:30, Nepal uses UTC+5:45, and some Australian zones use UTC+9:30.
How often does the time update?
The current time display updates automatically every minute. The time difference calculation is always accurate based on the selected zones.