Frequently Asked Questions

What is a time zone?

A time zone is a region that observes a uniform standard time for legal, commercial, and social purposes. Time zones roughly follow the Earth's longitude lines and are generally offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by a whole number of hours.

How do I use the World Clock Converter?

Using our World Clock Converter is simple:

1. Select the cities or time zones you want to compare
2. View the current time in each location
3. Click on any time to adjust it - all other times will update automatically
4. Use the "Add timezone" button to add more locations

What is UTC and why is it important?

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time. It's used as a reference point for all time zones, which are expressed as positive or negative offsets from UTC.

How do Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes affect time zones?

Daylight Saving Time shifts the local time forward by one hour during summer months and back during winter. Our converter automatically handles DST changes for all supported locations, ensuring accurate time conversion year-round.

How can I schedule international meetings effectively?

To schedule international meetings effectively:

• Add all relevant time zones to the converter
• Look for time slots during business hours (9 AM - 5 PM) in all locations
• Use the time conversion table to find optimal meeting times
• Consider rotating meeting times to share the burden of off-hours meetings

Does the converter work offline?

Yes! Our World Clock Converter is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that works offline once you've visited the site. You can install it on your device for quick access, even without an internet connection.

How accurate is the time conversion?

Our converter uses your device's system time and applies precise timezone offsets to ensure accurate conversion. The time is synchronized with your system clock and updates automatically every minute.