🌐 How Do Time Zones Work?

The world is divided into 24 time zones, each representing one hour of difference from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). For example:

• New York: UTC−5 (or UTC−4 during Daylight Saving Time)
• London: UTC+0
• Tokyo: UTC+9

Some countries use half-hour or even 15-minute offsets, such as India (UTC+5:30) and Nepal (UTC+5:45).

🕒 Why Compare Local Time?

Comparing local time helps when you:

• Schedule international meetings
• Plan trips across time zones
• Coordinate with remote teams
• Avoid contacting someone at an inconvenient time

WorldClockX makes it easy to view your current time next to the local time in over 100 countries.

🛠 How This Tool Works

• Automatically detects your local time zone
• Lets you select any number of countries to compare
• Shows both 12-hour and 24-hour formats
• Displays the time difference (in hours) from your location
• Saves your selected countries in your browser for next visit

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

🔹 What is UTC?

UTC stands for Coordinated Universal Time. It's the global time standard that all time zones are based on. UTC does not change with daylight saving time.

🔹 Why don’t all countries have the same time?

Because the Earth rotates, different parts of the world experience sunrise and sunset at different times. Time zones ensure that local noon aligns with when the sun is highest in the sky.

🔹 What is the difference between 12-hour and 24-hour time?

12-hour time uses AM and PM (e.g., 3:30 PM). 24-hour time runs from 00:00 to 23:59 (e.g., 15:30). WorldClockX shows both formats side-by-side.

🔹 What is Daylight Saving Time?

Some countries move their clocks forward by one hour in spring and back in fall to make better use of daylight. WorldClockX automatically adjusts for daylight saving time based on the selected country's rules.

🔹 How accurate is WorldClockX?

The tool uses the IANA time zone database (used by all major operating systems) and your device's local clock, providing accurate, real-time local time results.

📈 Why Use a World Clock Tool?

Whether you're working remotely, traveling, or simply trying to figure out what time it is somewhere else, WorldClockX helps you:

• Compare local time across countries
• Convert time zones instantly
• Stay in sync globally