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thetimezone — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything about formats, quality, privacy and how The Time Zone works.
General
Frequently asked questions
Is thetimezone.us free?
Yes — free, no signup, no download.
Are daylight saving changes handled?
Yes — everything uses your browser's current time-zone data, including daylight saving.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes — it works in any modern browser on any device.
World Clock
Frequently asked questions
Does it handle daylight saving time?
Yes — it uses your browser's up-to-date time-zone database, so cities observing daylight saving are shown correctly.
Can I see more cities?
The clock lists major hubs across the main regions; for a specific conversion between two places, use the time zone converter.
Is it live?
Yes — every city's time updates continuously.
Time Zone Converter
Frequently asked questions
Does it account for daylight saving?
Yes — conversions use your browser's current time-zone rules, including daylight saving where it applies.
Can I use it to plan meetings?
Yes — convert your proposed time into each participant's zone to find a slot that works for everyone.
UTC Time
Frequently asked questions
Is UTC the same as GMT?
For everyday purposes they're effectively the same; UTC is the modern, precise standard while GMT is the older term for the same reference.
Does UTC change for daylight saving?
No — UTC is constant year-round, which is exactly why it's used as the global reference.