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World Clock View the current time in multiple cities and timezones around the world simultaneously.

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World Clock

View the current time in multiple cities and timezones around the world simultaneously.

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View Clocks

See the current time in your pre-selected cities.

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Add Cities

Search and add cities from the list of 24+ global locations.

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Manage Display

Remove cities you don't need and arrange your personal world clock.

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What Is World Clock?

The World Clock displays the current local time in multiple cities simultaneously, updating every second. Choose from over 24 major cities spanning all time zones, and see each city's current time, date, UTC offset, and whether it's currently day or night. The tool uses the browser's native Intl.DateTimeFormat API for accurate timezone conversions that automatically handle Daylight Saving Time transitions. You can add and remove cities to create a personalized world clock dashboard. Each city card shows its country flag, local time in 12-hour format, the current date, and a sun/moon icon indicating day or night status. This is essential for anyone working with international teams, managing global operations, or planning calls across time zones.

Why Use World Clock?

  • Live-updating times across 24+ major cities
  • Automatic DST handling via Intl.DateTimeFormat
  • Day/night indicators for each location
  • Searchable city list for quick additions
  • Clean card-based layout that's easy to scan
  • No API keys or external services required

Common Use Cases

Remote Team Coordination

See at a glance what time it is for each team member's location.

International Business

Check if a client's office is open before making a call.

Travel Planning

Monitor time at your destination before and during travel.

Trading Hours

Track which financial markets are currently open based on local time.

Family Abroad

Know the right time to call family members in different countries.

Technical Guide

The World Clock uses the Intl.DateTimeFormat API with the timeZone option to convert the current Date to each city's local time. A useEffect with a 1-second setInterval updates the shared "now" state, triggering re-renders across all city cards. The day/night determination uses a simple 6 AM to 6 PM check on the local hour. UTC offsets are extracted from the formatToParts() method with the "shortOffset" timeZoneName style. The city list uses IANA timezone identifiers (e.g., "America/New_York", "Asia/Tokyo") which are standardized and built into every modern browser. The search functionality filters cities by name using a case-insensitive string match.

Tips & Best Practices

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    Start with your most frequently contacted timezones
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    The day/night icon helps you avoid calling during unsociable hours
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    Use this alongside the Meeting Time Finder for scheduling across zones
  • 4
    All times automatically adjust for Daylight Saving Time
  • 5
    Remove unused cities to reduce visual clutter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q Are the times accurate?
Yes, times use your device's system clock and the Intl.DateTimeFormat API for timezone conversion, which handles DST automatically.
Q Does it adjust for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, the Intl.DateTimeFormat API automatically handles DST transitions for all supported IANA timezones.
Q How many cities can I display?
You can display all 24+ available cities simultaneously. Add or remove them to suit your needs.
Q Can I add custom timezones?
The tool includes 24 major cities covering all UTC offsets. A custom timezone entry feature is planned for a future update.
Q What does the sun/moon icon mean?
The sun icon appears between 6 AM and 6 PM local time, and the moon icon appears outside those hours, giving a rough day/night indication.

About This Tool

World Clock is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.