What is the My Time vs City tool?

It is a light-weight time zone helper that compares your current browser time with a chosen city. It shows the live local time in both places and explains how far ahead or behind the other city is.

Do you detect my local time automatically?

Yes. We use your browser clock and time zone to detect your local time automatically, so you do not have to enter your city or GMT offset manually.

Does the comparison handle Daylight Saving Time correctly?

Yes. The tool uses IANA time zones (like Europe/London or America/New_York) and applies official DST rules, so shifts in summer and winter time are reflected automatically in the results.

Can I use this to plan recurring meetings?

You can. Once you understand the typical offset and business-hour overlap between you and the other city, you can reuse the same time slots each week for recurring calls or stand‑ups.

My Time vs City

See how your local time translates in real business hours for any major city.

How MeetSpan calculates time zones (DST‑aware)

We use IANA time zones (for example: America/New_York) and apply daylight saving rules for each location automatically.

Your local time zone comes from your device settings, and you can override it anytime by selecting a city/time zone.

Scheduling reminder: local public holidays and movable observances (e.g., Ramadan/Eid, Lunar New Year) can shift working hours. Holiday/observance overlays aren’t enabled on MeetSpan yet—please confirm with local calendars.

If something looks off, double‑check your device date/time and time zone.

Tip: your selections can be shared via the page link.

Your Local Time

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Detecting…

We detect your browser time zone using IANA standards and adjust for Daylight Saving Time automatically.

Select a City to Compare

Start by choosing one of the cities above to see how its clock lines up with your current time and business hours.

City Time

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Timezone

When it's --:-- for you, it's --:-- in City

24-Hour Comparison

Each row shows one hour in your day and the matching local time in the selected city, with a simple quality label to help you spot easy meeting windows.

Your Time	City Time	Quality

Business Hours

Evening

Night

How to Use This Tool

The "My Time vs City" tool automatically detects your local time and lines it up with the city you choose. It helps you see, hour by hour, whether you and the other location are in business hours, evening, or night – so you can avoid unfair meeting times and pick truly reasonable options.

Understanding the Comparison

The color-coded table shows you at a glance when it's a good time to schedule calls or meetings. Green rows indicate times when both you and your contact are likely in business hours - these are the ideal meeting times.

Tips for Scheduling Across Time Zones

Look for green rows where both parties are in business hours
Consider starting meetings earlier if one party is significantly behind
Be mindful of lunch hours (typically 12:00-13:00)
Account for Daylight Saving Time changes in spring and fall

Smart tips for calling across time zones

A few small habits can make international calls feel much easier for everyone on the invitation. These tips come from how remote teams use MeetSpan every day.

Stay inside both people's office hours whenever you can, especially for recurring calls.
Write the time in both time zones in your calendar invite, not just your own local time.
Check the offset again whenever a region enters or leaves Daylight Saving Time.
Share a link to the comparison page so others can verify the time in their browser.

If you often coordinate calls with more than one city, try the Meeting Overlap Finder or our flagship London–Sydney meeting planner for a deeper view of shared working hours.

How to use My Time vs City

This tool is built for anyone who wants a quick, accurate snapshot of how their local clock lines up with another city. It works especially well for solo freelancers, consultants, and people who travel frequently.

Quick 3-step workflow

Open the page and allow your browser time zone to be detected automatically.
Select a city from the dropdown to see its current time, offset, and office hours.
Use the explanation sentence to decide whether a meeting time is comfortable for both sides.

Popular use cases

Scheduling a call with a recruiter or client in another city.
Checking working hours before booking calendar slots.
Planning travel and understanding how your routine will shift in a new time zone.

My Time vs City FAQ

Does this tool change my system time or calendar?: No. It is a read-only helper. It never changes your device clock, calendar, or any external accounts.
Can I rely on it for business-critical calls?: Yes, as long as your device time is correct. The tool uses the same underlying time zone rules that power professional scheduling systems.