๐ŸŒ World Clock - Current Time in Cities Worldwide

View current time in cities around the world. Compare timezones, see UTC offsets, dates, and day of week. Free world clock with real-time updates. Perfect for scheduling meetings and coordinating across timezones.

World Clock Settings

What is a World Clock?

A world clock displays the current time in multiple cities and timezones simultaneously. It's essential for international communication, scheduling meetings across timezones, and understanding global time differences.

Our free world clock shows real-time updates for cities worldwide. See current time, date, day of week, UTC offset, and daylight saving time status. Compare time differences between cities and coordinate activities across the globe.

Understanding Timezones

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)

UTC is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time. All timezones are expressed as offsets from UTC (e.g., UTC+3, UTC-5). UTC itself is UTC+0.

Daylight Saving Time (DST)

Many regions adjust their clocks forward by one hour during summer months to extend daylight hours. This is called Daylight Saving Time. Not all countries observe DST, and the dates vary by region.

Time Zone Abbreviations

Common timezone abbreviations include EST (Eastern Standard Time), PST (Pacific Standard Time), GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), and CET (Central European Time). However, these can be ambiguous, so we use IANA timezone identifiers (e.g., America/New_York) for accuracy.

Common Use Cases

๐Ÿ“… Meeting Scheduling

Schedule meetings with participants in different timezones. Compare times to find the best slot that works for everyone across the globe.

๐ŸŒ International Business

Coordinate with international clients, partners, and teams. Know when it's business hours in other countries before making calls or sending urgent messages.

โœˆ๏ธ Travel Planning

Plan your travel itinerary and adjust to new timezones. Know what time it is at your destination and when to call home.

๐Ÿ“บ Live Events

Watch live events, sports, and broadcasts from around the world. Convert event times to your local timezone to never miss important moments.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ผ Remote Work

Work with distributed teams across timezones. Understand when colleagues are available and plan asynchronous communication effectively.

๐Ÿ“ž Calling Abroad

Avoid calling at inappropriate times. Check the current time in the recipient's timezone before making international calls.

Key Features

  • โœ“Real-time Updates: Clocks update every second, showing accurate current time.
  • โœ“50+ Cities: Major cities from all continents and timezones.
  • โœ“Detailed Information: Time, date, day of week, UTC offset, and DST status.
  • โœ“Time Comparison: Set a reference city to see time differences with other cities.
  • โœ“Search & Filter: Quickly find cities by name or filter by region.
  • โœ“Time Formats: Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats.
  • โœ“Saved Preferences: Your selected cities are saved in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the world clock?

Our world clock uses your browser's time and IANA timezone database for accuracy. Times update every second and account for daylight saving time changes automatically.

What does UTC offset mean?

UTC offset shows how many hours ahead (+) or behind (-) a timezone is from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). For example, UTC+3 means the timezone is 3 hours ahead of UTC.

What is DST (Daylight Saving Time)?

Daylight Saving Time is the practice of setting clocks forward by one hour during warmer months to extend evening daylight. Not all countries observe DST, and start/end dates vary. Our clock shows DST status when applicable.

Can I compare times between cities?

Yes! Click the star (โ˜†) icon on any city clock to set it as a reference. Other cities will then show how many hours ahead or behind they are from the reference city.

Are my selected cities saved?

Yes, your selected cities are automatically saved in your browser's local storage. They will be restored when you return to the page.

How do I find a specific city?

Use the search box to find cities by name, or filter by region (Europe, Americas, Asia, etc.). The list updates in real-time as you type.