World Clock
Current time around the world
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many time zones?
24 standard, but with offsets like UTC+5:30 there are about 38 distinct zones.
What is UTC?
Coordinated Universal Time, the primary time standard. Zones are UTC offsets.
What is DST?
Daylight saving moves clocks forward in spring, back in fall. Not all countries observe it.
How do I schedule a meeting across multiple time zones?
Find overlapping business hours by comparing time zones. For US-Europe meetings, try 9-11 AM EST (2-4 PM GMT). For US-Asia, early morning PST or late evening Asian time are common compromises.
Why do some countries have half-hour or 45-minute time zone offsets?
India uses UTC+5:30, Nepal uses UTC+5:45, and Iran uses UTC+3:30 to better align clock noon with solar noon for their geographic location rather than rounding to the nearest whole hour.