🗺️ Interactive Time Zone Map
Explore time zones visually on an interactive world map. Click on regions to see current time and details.
Selected Time Zone
Click on a time zone region to view details
Time Zone Regions
All Time Zones by Region
UTC -08:00
- America/Los_Angeles 20:42
UTC -07:00
- America/Denver 21:42
UTC -06:00
- America/Chicago 22:42
UTC -05:00
- America/New_York 23:42
- America/Toronto 23:42
UTC +00:00
- Europe/London 04:42
UTC +01:00
- Europe/Berlin 05:42
- Europe/Paris 05:42
UTC +04:00
- Asia/Dubai 07:42
UTC +05:30
- Asia/Kolkata 09:12
UTC +08:00
- Asia/Singapore 11:42
- Australia/Perth 11:42
- Asia/Shanghai 11:42
- Asia/Hong_Kong 11:42
UTC +09:00
- Asia/Tokyo 12:42
UTC +11:00
- Australia/Sydney 13:42
- Australia/Melbourne 13:42
UTC +13:00
- Pacific/Auckland 15:42
Understanding the Time Zone Map
The world is divided into time zones based on longitude. Each time zone is approximately 15 degrees of longitude wide, corresponding to one hour of time difference from neighboring zones.
How Time Zones Work
Time zones are measured as offsets from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), which is the primary time standard. The Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passes through Greenwich, England, establishing UTC+0 as the reference point.
Geographic Distribution
- Western Hemisphere: UTC-12 to UTC-1 (negative offsets)
- Prime Meridian: UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Eastern Hemisphere: UTC+1 to UTC+14 (positive offsets)
Special Cases
Some time zones don't follow the standard one-hour intervals:
- Half-hour offsets: India (UTC+5:30), Iran (UTC+3:30)
- 45-minute offsets: Nepal (UTC+5:45)
- Extended zones: Kiribati (UTC+14) for economic reasons
Political Boundaries
Time zone boundaries often follow political borders rather than strict longitude lines. This means countries can choose their time zones based on economic and social factors, not just geography.