Free Online World Clock
Customizable Online World Clock
In our globalized world, keeping track of time across different continents is a daily necessity for many. Our Online World Clock is a powerful and customizable tool that provides the current local time for cities around the globe at a single glance. Initially displaying a selection of major world cities, this tool allows you to build your own personalized dashboard of time zones that are important to you. It's an essential resource for international business professionals, remote teams, travelers, and anyone with connections across the globe.
How to Use the World Clock
We've designed this tool to be both powerful and easy to use.
- View Default Clocks: When you first load the page, you'll see a collection of clocks for major international cities. These provide an immediate overview of the time in key financial and cultural hubs.
- Add a New Clock: To add a city or time zone to your dashboard, select your desired location from the comprehensive dropdown menu at the top of the page.
- Click "Add Clock": After selecting a time zone, click the "Add Clock" button. A new clock card for that location will instantly appear in the grid.
- Remove a Clock: To remove a clock you no longer need, simply click the "×" button in the top-right corner of its card.
- Your Dashboard is Saved: Any changes you make—adding or removing clocks—are automatically saved in your browser. The next time you visit, your personalized world clock dashboard will be exactly as you left it.
Why a Customizable World Clock is Essential
A static list of cities is useful, but a personalized dashboard is a game-changer for efficiency and planning.
- Tailored to Your Needs: Display only the time zones that are relevant to your work, family, or travels. This eliminates clutter and provides the information you need much faster.
- Simplified Meeting Scheduling: See the current times of all your team members or clients side-by-side, making it incredibly easy to find a meeting time that works for everyone.
- Stay Connected: Know the best time to call friends and family in other countries without waking them up in the middle of their night.
- Travel Planning: Keep track of the local time at your destination and at home, helping you manage your itinerary and stay in touch.
- No Installation Required: Get all this functionality directly in your browser, on any device, without downloading an app. Your personalized dashboard is always just a bookmark away.
Key Features
- Live Time Updates: All clocks update every second, providing accurate, real-time information.
- Comprehensive Time Zone List: Add almost any global time zone using the extensive IANA time zone database.
- Personalized and Persistent: Your unique combination of clocks is saved automatically in your browser's local storage.
- Clear and Readable Display: Each clock card shows the city name, country, current time, date, and UTC offset in an elegant and easy-to-read layout.
- Responsive Design: Your world clock dashboard looks great and is fully functional on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How are Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes handled?
Our world clock automatically accounts for Daylight Saving Time. The time displayed for each location is based on the IANA Time Zone Database, which includes all DST rules. The clocks will adjust automatically on the correct date for each specific location, so you can be confident the displayed time is always accurate.
How many clocks can I add to my dashboard?
There is no technical limit to the number of clocks you can add. You can add as many as you need to effectively manage your global timekeeping. The grid will automatically adjust to display all your selected clocks in a clean and organized layout.
What if I clear my browser's cache or data?
The personalized list of clocks is stored in your browser's "Local Storage." If you clear your browser's cache, cookies, and site data, this stored information will be deleted, and the world clock will revert to its default set of cities the next time you visit. Your customized dashboard will need to be set up again.
