Timezone Converter

Frequently Asked Questions

• How does the timezone converter handle daylight saving?
  It uses your browser's built-in IANA timezone database, which automatically accounts for DST transitions. Convert 3 PM NYC in June and January and you'll get different IST results because NYC switches between EDT and EST.
• What is IST offset from UTC?
  India Standard Time (IST) is UTC+5:30 year-round. India does not observe daylight saving, so the offset never changes.
• Can I convert a specific date and time, not just "now"?
  Yes — enter any date and time and select source/target zones. The tool is useful for scheduling calls, flights, or deadlines across borders.
• Why is my meeting time "the next day" in the other timezone?
  When zones differ by more than the remaining hours in the day (e.g., 10 PM IST → 12:30 PM US Eastern same day, but 10 PM IST → 9:30 AM Sydney next day), the calendar date shifts. The tool shows the resulting date so you don't book a meeting on the wrong day.