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Time Zone Converter

All US zones • 40+ world cities

Time to Convert ⓘ

Date (for DST accuracy) ⓘ

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Enter a time and select zones

How to Use the Timezone Converter

Enter a time — use the time picker or type in HH:MM format.
Select the date — this ensures accurate DST (Daylight Saving Time) handling. Defaults to today.
Choose From and To zones — US zones (ET, CT, MT, PT, AKT, HST) plus 17 world cities.
All US zones shown at once — the "All US Zones" panel shows your input time in all 6 US time zones simultaneously.
Day change warning — if the conversion crosses midnight, the day change is clearly indicated.

Benefits

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Remote Work Meetings

Schedule calls across US time zones instantly — never confuse ET vs PT again for team meetings.

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Travel Planning

Know what time it is at your destination before you land. Convert departure and arrival times.

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International Business

Find overlapping business hours with clients in London, Tokyo, or Sydney for scheduling.

US Time Zones Explained — ET, CT, MT, PT, AKT, HST

The United States spans 6 time zones (9 if you count territories). Eastern Time (ET) covers the most populous states including New York, Florida, and the Northeast. Central Time (CT) covers Chicago, Texas, and the Midwest. Mountain Time (MT) covers Denver and most of the Rocky Mountain states. Pacific Time (PT) covers Los Angeles, Seattle, and the West Coast. Alaska Time (AKT) is 1 hour behind PT. Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) is 2 hours behind PT and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

The US observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. During DST, clocks spring forward 1 hour. Arizona (except Navajo Nation), Hawaii, and US territories do not observe DST. The ET/PT gap is 3 hours standard time and 3 hours during DST. A 9 AM ET conference call = 6 AM PT — something that frustrates West Coast employees regularly.

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US Time Zone Offsets

ET: UTC−5 (UTC−4 DST). CT: UTC−6 (UTC−5 DST). MT: UTC−7 (UTC−6 DST). PT: UTC−8 (UTC−7 DST). AKT: UTC−9 (UTC−8 DST). HST: UTC−10 (no DST). Puerto Rico: UTC−4 (no DST).

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US to World Gap

NY to London: +5h (ST) / +4h (DST). NY to Paris: +6h (ST) / +6h (DST). NY to Tokyo: +14h (ST). NY to Sydney: +15–16h. LA to London: +8h. LA to Tokyo: +17h.

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DST Schedule

Spring forward: 2nd Sunday in March at 2:00 AM (→ 3:00 AM). Fall back: 1st Sunday in November at 2:00 AM (→ 1:00 AM). 2026 dates: March 8 and November 1. Exceptions: AZ, HI, and US territories.

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Business Hours Overlap

ET 9AM–5PM = PT 6AM–2PM. Best overlap: 12PM–2PM ET (9–11AM PT). NY–London: 9AM–1PM ET overlaps 2–6PM GMT. LA–Tokyo: almost no overlap in business hours (17h gap).

Timezone FAQ

How many time zones does the US have? ▾

The continental US has 4 time zones (ET, CT, MT, PT). Including Alaska and Hawaii, the US has 6 time zones. Including territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), the US has 9 time zones ranging from UTC−11 (American Samoa) to UTC+10 (Guam). Hawaii does not observe DST. Arizona (except the Navajo Nation) does not observe DST and stays on MST year-round.

What is the difference between EST and EDT? ▾

EST = Eastern Standard Time (UTC−5) — used November through mid-March. EDT = Eastern Daylight Time (UTC−4) — used mid-March through November (during DST). "ET" (Eastern Time) refers to both, depending on the season. Similarly: CST (UTC−6) vs CDT (UTC−5), MST (UTC−7) vs MDT (UTC−6), PST (UTC−8) vs PDT (UTC−7). When scheduling meetings, it's safest to say "ET" or "9 AM New York time" rather than "EST" to avoid DST confusion.

If it's 3 PM in New York, what time is it in Los Angeles? ▾

Los Angeles (Pacific Time) is 3 hours behind New York (Eastern Time) — this is consistent year-round because both zones observe DST on the same schedule. So 3 PM ET = 12 PM (noon) PT. 9 AM ET = 6 AM PT. 5 PM ET = 2 PM PT. The ET-PT gap is always exactly 3 hours, making it one of the simpler US time zone conversions to remember.

When does Daylight Saving Time start and end in 2026? ▾

In 2026: DST begins on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM (clocks spring forward to 3:00 AM). DST ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM (clocks fall back to 1:00 AM). The US has observed DST since the Energy Policy Act of 2005 extended it from the first Sunday of April to the second Sunday of March, and from the last Sunday of October to the first Sunday of November. Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe DST.