Time Zone Converter
Convert date and time across major global time zones quickly. This tool helps coordinate meetings, travel plans, and distributed work schedules with daylight saving awareness.
How to Use the Time Zone Converter
- Select date and time: Enter the date and time you want to convert from the source location.
- Choose source time zone: Select the original time zone for your input date and time.
- Choose destination time zone: Select the target time zone to see the converted result.
- Convert and compare: Run conversion and compare current time across both selected zones.
Quick Time Zone Reference
12:00 PM UTC
8:00 AM New York (EST/EDT)
9:00 AM New York
2:00 PM London (GMT/BST)
6:00 PM London
10:30 PM India (IST)
8:00 AM Los Angeles
11:00 AM New York
3:00 PM UTC
12:00 AM Tokyo (next day)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this time zone converter handle daylight saving time?
It uses IANA time zone data that reflects daylight saving rules for each region, so converted times adjust automatically when DST is in effect. For example, New York switches between EST (UTC-5) and EDT (UTC-4) automatically.
Can I convert between UTC and local time zones?
Yes. You can choose UTC as either the source or destination zone and convert to any supported local time zone including PST, EST, CST, MST, GMT, IST, JST, AEST, and hundreds more.
How do I convert PST to EST?
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5, making EST 3 hours ahead of PST. Select PST as the source zone and EST as the destination, then enter your time to get the converted result instantly.
What is the difference between UTC and GMT?
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) are both at the same offset (UTC+0) and are often used interchangeably. GMT is a time zone, while UTC is the modern international standard time reference. For most practical purposes they are identical.
Why can the converted date change?
Some time zone differences cross midnight, so the converted result may fall on the previous or next calendar day. For example, converting 11:00 PM New York time to Tokyo time will show the following day.
Is this time zone converter free?
Yes. XKit's time zone converter is completely free to use directly in your browser. No signup, account, or download is required.
How do I convert IST to PST?
IST (India Standard Time) is UTC+5:30. PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8, making PST 13 hours and 30 minutes behind IST. Simply select IST as the source and PST as the destination in the converter to get the exact result.