Time Converter
Convert between time zones, units (seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years), and calculate time differences instantly. Perfect for planning, scheduling, and international coordination.
Time Conversion Settings
Major World Times
Time Unit Conversions
| Unit | Seconds | Minutes | Hours | Days | Weeks |
|---|
Time Zone Map
About Time Conversion
The Time Converter helps you convert between different time zones, time units, and calculate time differences. Perfect for international scheduling, project planning, and understanding time relationships across the globe.
How Time Conversion Works
Time Zone Conversion
Target Time = Source Time + (Target UTC Offset - Source UTC Offset)
Adjusts for Daylight Saving Time automatically when enabled
Unit Conversion
1 minute = 60 seconds
1 hour = 60 minutes = 3,600 seconds
1 day = 24 hours = 1,440 minutes = 86,400 seconds
Time Difference
Duration = End Time - Start Time
Calculates in days, hours, minutes, and seconds
Business Hours
Standard business hours: 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday
Automatically adjusts for different time zones
Common Time Zone Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Time Zone | UTC Offset | Major Cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST | Eastern Standard Time | UTC-5 | New York, Toronto, Miami |
| CST | Central Standard Time | UTC-6 | Chicago, Mexico City, Houston |
| MST | Mountain Standard Time | UTC-7 | Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City |
| PST | Pacific Standard Time | UTC-8 | Los Angeles, Vancouver, Seattle |
| GMT | Greenwich Mean Time | UTC+0 | London, Dublin, Lisbon |
| CET | Central European Time | UTC+1 | Paris, Berlin, Rome |
| IST | Indian Standard Time | UTC+5:30 | Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata |
| CST | China Standard Time | UTC+8 | Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore |
| JST | Japan Standard Time | UTC+9 | Tokyo, Seoul, Osaka |
| AEST | Australian Eastern Time | UTC+10 | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane |
Time Unit Equivalents
Seconds
- 1 second = 1,000 milliseconds
- 60 seconds = 1 minute
- 3,600 seconds = 1 hour
- 86,400 seconds = 1 day
Minutes & Hours
- 1 minute = 60 seconds
- 60 minutes = 1 hour
- 24 hours = 1 day
- 168 hours = 1 week
Days & Weeks
- 1 day = 24 hours
- 7 days = 1 week
- ~30.44 days = 1 month
- 365.25 days = 1 year
Business Time
- 8 hours = 1 work day
- 40 hours = 1 work week
- ~160 hours = 1 work month
- ~2,080 hours = 1 work year
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Daylight Saving Time is the practice of setting clocks forward by one hour during warmer months to extend evening daylight. Important facts:
- Northern Hemisphere: Typically March to November
- Southern Hemisphere: Typically September to April
- Spring Forward: Clocks move forward 1 hour in spring
- Fall Back: Clocks move back 1 hour in autumn
- Not Observed: Many countries near equator don't use DST
- Exceptions: Arizona (US) and Saskatchewan (Canada) don't observe DST
International Date Line
The International Date Line (IDL) is an imaginary line on Earth's surface that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole and demarcates one calendar day from the next. When you cross the IDL:
- West to East: Subtract one day (lose a day)
- East to West: Add one day (gain a day)
- Location: Roughly follows 180° longitude
- Adjustments: Deviates to avoid splitting countries
Practical Applications
Travel Planning
Calculate jet lag, flight durations, and arrival times across time zones.
Virtual Meetings
Schedule international meetings at convenient times for all participants.
Project Management
Track project timelines across global teams in different time zones.
Broadcasting
Schedule global broadcasts and live events for optimal viewership.