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World Clock

See the current time in major cities around the world at a glance — live and always up to date.

This world clock shows the current local time in major cities across the globe, updating live. Use it to see what time it is where a colleague, friend or client is before you call or message. To convert a specific time between two zones, use the time zone converter.

Why times differ around the world

Earth is divided into time zones roughly following lines of longitude, each offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Many regions also shift by an hour for daylight saving time during part of the year, which this clock accounts for automatically using your browser's time-zone data.

Guides about World Clock

World time & travel Current Time in Europe Explained: Zones & Rules The current time in Europe explained, covering the three main zones, which countries sit where, how summer time works, and the odd exceptions that catch travelers. 6 min read Time zones explained How Time Zones Work: A Clear, Complete Guide A clear, complete guide to how time zones work, covering the 15-degrees-per-hour rule, UTC offsets, the odd half-hour zones, and how to compare times worldwide. 6 min read World time & travel The International Date Line Explained Simply The International Date Line explained simply, covering where it runs, why it zigzags, how crossing it adds or subtracts a day, and how tomorrow can exist today. 6 min read Daylight saving time What Is Daylight Saving Time? A Full Explainer A full explainer on daylight saving time, covering why clocks change, when spring forward and fall back happen, who skips it, and how it shifts UTC offsets. 6 min read

More thetimezone pages

Time Zone Converter Convert a time from one time zone to another in seconds — perfect for scheduling across regions. UTC Time The exact current time in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), the world's time standard.

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.