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Understanding Time and Time Zones

Ever wondered why it's noon where you are, but midnight for someone across the world? It's all thanks to time zones. Our planet is a sphere that rotates on its axis, meaning the sun illuminates different parts at different times. To standardize time, we've divided the world into 24 main time zones.

What is a Time Zone?

A time zone is a region of the globe that observes a uniform standard time for legal, commercial, and social purposes. For convenience, these zones often follow the boundaries of countries and their subdivisions. Most time zones are offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by a whole number of hours, though some are offset by 30 or 45 minutes.

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

UTC is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time. It is the successor to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). For most purposes, UTC is synonymous with GMT, but UTC is the more precise, scientific standard. Our world clock uses UTC as the baseline to calculate the time in every city.

Daylight Saving Time (DST)

Daylight Saving Time is the practice of setting clocks forward by one hour from standard time during the summer months, and back again in the fall, to make better use of natural daylight. Not all countries and regions observe DST, which can make calculating international times tricky. Our clock automatically adjusts for local DST rules.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How accurate is this online clock?

Our clock synchronizes with atomic time servers, making it extremely accurate. It displays the precise time for the selected time zone, accounting for any local Daylight Saving Time adjustments.

How do I find the time in another city?

Simply use the search bar above. Start typing the name of a major city or a country (e.g., 'Paris', 'India', or 'PST'), and select your desired location from the dropdown list. The digital and analog clocks will instantly update.

Does this website use my location?

When you first visit, we ask for your permission to use your location to automatically show your local time. This data is used only for this purpose and is not stored. If you deny permission, we default to a standard time zone, and you can always search for your city manually.