🌐 Time Zone Meeting Planner
Enter a time and its time zone, and instantly see the equivalent time in 6 major world time zones — using fixed, standard UTC offsets for simple, predictable results.
Last Updated: July 10, 2026
Source Time
Equivalent Times
| City / Zone | UTC Offset | Local Time |
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🕐 How This Calculator Works
Fixed Offset Math
This tool uses plain numeric UTC-offset arithmetic — no browser timezone database and no daylight saving time rules — so results are simple, predictable, and consistent no matter where you're browsing from.
- Convert your source time to UTC:
UTC = Source Local Time − Source UTC Offset - Convert UTC to each target zone:
Target Local Time = UTC + Target UTC Offset - If the result rolls past midnight or before 00:00, the day shifts forward or back — shown as "+1 day" or "−1 day."
Example: 9:00 AM Eastern (UTC−5) converts to UTC 14:00, which is 7:30 PM in India (UTC+5:30) the same day, and 12:00 AM (midnight, next day) in Sydney (UTC+10).
⚠️ About Daylight Saving Time
Real-world time zones like "US Eastern" or "UK time" shift by an hour twice a year for daylight saving in most of those regions, while zones like India and Japan never observe DST. This calculator intentionally uses fixed standard offsets for simplicity — for a specific future date, verify against a calendar app that knows current DST rules for that date and location.
💡 Real-World Examples & Use Cases
Three common remote-meeting scheduling scenarios.
Morning stand-up, US East Coast
9:00 AM Eastern (UTC−5).
Result: 6:00 AM Pacific, 2:00 PM London, 7:30 PM India, 12:00 AM next day in Sydney.
Afternoon call from London
3:00 PM London time (UTC+0).
Result: 7:00 AM Pacific, 10:00 AM Eastern, 8:30 PM India, 11:00 PM Singapore.
Evening sync from Singapore
8:00 PM Singapore time (UTC+8).
Result: 4:00 AM Pacific (same day), 7:00 AM Eastern, 12:00 PM (noon) London, 10:00 PM Sydney.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & Pro Tips
- Forgetting daylight saving shifts: "Eastern time" is UTC−5 in winter but UTC−4 in summer (US) — pick the offset that matches your target date.
- Missing the day change: A meeting can land on the previous or next calendar day for someone on the other side of the world — always confirm the date, not just the time.
- Using city names instead of offsets when double-checking: Two cities can share a UTC offset (e.g. Paris and Berlin) but differ from cities with a similar-sounding name in a different zone.
- Assuming half-hour offsets don't exist: India (UTC+5:30) and a few other regions use 30- or 45-minute offsets — don't round these to the nearest hour.
🔍 People Also Ask
What is a good overlap time for US and India remote teams?
India is 10.5 hours ahead of US Eastern (standard time), so late-evening India time (roughly 6–9 PM IST) tends to overlap with US Eastern morning hours.
Why does the meeting fall on a different date somewhere?
Because the world is divided into zones roughly 24 hours apart in total, a time near midnight in one zone can be the next (or previous) calendar day somewhere else — this is normal, not an error.
Does this account for daylight saving time automatically?
No — it intentionally uses fixed standard offsets. Manually pick the offset that matches whichever specific date you're scheduling for.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the US Eastern offset change during the year?
Yes in real life — it\u2019s UTC−5 during standard time (roughly November–March) and UTC−4 during daylight saving time (roughly March–November). Pick whichever matches the date you\u2019re scheduling for.
Why does the target time show "+1 day" or "−1 day"?
Because the world spans about 24 hours of offset difference, a time that crosses midnight in the target zone falls on the next or previous calendar date relative to your source date. This is normal and expected, not an error.
What is a good meeting time between US and Asia-Pacific teams?
Because Asia-Pacific zones are typically 12–16 hours ahead of US zones, either very early morning US time or late evening Asia-Pacific time tends to create workable overlap — check the specific offsets for your teams.
Can I use this for a time zone not in the 6 shown?
The results table shows 6 common major zones. For a specific zone not listed, find its standard UTC offset and manually add or subtract it from the UTC time this tool computes.
Is this calculator accurate for scheduling recurring meetings?
For a single, specific date it works well once you pick the right offsets. For a recurring meeting across a daylight-saving transition, you\u2019ll need to re-check the offsets since one region\u2019s clock may shift while another\u2019s doesn\u2019t.
What does "UTC" mean?
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the global time standard that all time zones are defined relative to, expressed as a fixed offset like UTC+0, UTC−5, or UTC+5:30.
Why are some offsets not whole hours, like UTC+5:30?
A handful of regions — including India, parts of Australia, and Newfoundland — use 30- or 45-minute offsets rather than whole hours, for historical and geographic reasons.