World Clock
A world clock is a free online tool that shows the current time in multiple cities around the world β perfect for remote teams, international business, and travellers.
Add a city
Cities saved in your browser. Nothing is uploaded. Daylight saving handled automatically.
How to use World Clock
- Add cities β Type a city name to add it to your world clock.
- See live time β Each city shows its current time updating every second.
- Check day/night β Sun or moon icon indicates if it's daytime or night there.
- Remove cities β Click the β to remove a city you no longer need.
Key features
- Live time updates every second
- Day/night indicator per city
- Analog + digital clocks
- Save favourite cities in browser
- 100+ cities supported
- No signup needed
Why Use a World Clock?
If you work with people in different countries, manage international clients, travel often, or have family abroad, a world clock is essential. Instead of mentally calculating time zone offsets, you see all the important cities at a glance. This prevents the embarrassing mistake of calling someone at 3 AM their time. For remote teams spread across continents, a world clock is a daily-use tool.
Understanding Time Zones
The world is divided into 24 primary time zones, each roughly 15Β° of longitude wide. UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the reference point β other zones are UTC+ or UTCβ. India is UTC+5:30 (a half-hour offset, unusual). Nepal is UTC+5:45 (even rarer). Daylight Saving Time (DST) shifts clocks by 1 hour in many countries during summer β but not in India, China, or most of Asia. Our clock handles all of this automatically.
Practical Uses for Remote Work
If you're a freelancer working with US clients, keep New York and San Francisco visible. If you have family in the UK, add London. If you're coordinating with developers in Bangalore and designers in Warsaw, keep both visible. The clock helps you plan calls, schedule deliveries, and understand when people are likely online vs asleep.
Day/Night Indicator β Small Feature, Big Help
It's easy to forget that while you're having lunch, someone else is asleep. The sun/moon indicator next to each city instantly tells you whether it's a reasonable hour to call or message. Our rule of thumb: if you see the moon icon, don't call β send a message instead. This small detail avoids awkward conversations.
Pro tips
- Add 4-6 cities max β more than that becomes cluttered
- Use the day/night icon before calling international contacts
- For meetings across zones, add a time zone converter
- Bookmark this page for daily reference
Common use cases
- Remote teams coordinating across time zones
- Freelancers with international clients
- Families keeping track of loved ones abroad
- Businesses scheduling global meetings
- Travellers planning calls home
Frequently asked questions
Does it handle daylight saving time?+
Yes β it uses your browser's built-in timezone database, which includes DST rules automatically.
Are my cities saved?+
Yes β saved in your browser. They'll persist across visits.
How many cities can I add?+
Unlimited β though 4-8 is usually the sweet spot for readability.
Does it work offline?+
Yes β once loaded, works without internet (time is calculated from your device).
Is it free?+
Yes, 100% free.
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