Compare times across cities and find the best meeting time About the Time Zone Comparison Tool The BuddyClock Time Zone Comparison tool helps you visualize time differences across multiple locations on a single 24-hour timeline. Whether you're coordinating with remote teams, planning international calls, or scheduling events across continents, this tool makes it easy to find the perfect meeting time that works for everyone. Simply add your cities, countries, or time zones and see their clocks aligned side-by-side with business hours clearly highlighted. How to Use the Time Zone Comparison Tool 1. Add Locations Click "+ Add City or Country or Time Zone" and search for any city, country, or timezone abbreviation. Select from the results to add it to your comparison. 2. Set Your Home City Hover over a city row and click the home icon to make it your reference point. All time offsets are calculated relative to your home city. 3. Place the Marker Click on the timeline to drop a green marker window. It shows the equivalent local time range for every city. Drag it left or right to explore different time slots. 4. Customize Settings Use the gear icon to toggle weekends, switch between 12/24-hour format, show timezone abbreviations, and choose 30 or 60-minute marker windows. Highlights Saturday and Sunday cells with a red/pink tint across all city rows, making it easy to avoid scheduling on non-working days. Switches all time displays between 12-hour AM/PM format and 24-hour format. Displays the timezone abbreviation (e.g., EST, IST, JST) next to each city name for quick reference. Marker Window (30/60 min) Controls the width of the green marker when you click on the timeline. Choose 30 minutes for precise scheduling or 60 minutes for broader time blocks. Frequently Asked Questions What is the Time Zone Comparison tool? The Time Zone Comparison tool lets you compare current times across multiple cities, countries, and time zones side-by-side on a visual 24-hour timeline. It's perfect for scheduling meetings across different regions.

How do I add cities to the comparison? Click the "+ Add City or Country or Time Zone" button and type a city name, country, or time zone abbreviation (e.g., "London", "Japan", "PST"). Select from the dropdown results to add it to your timeline. What does the green marker do? Click anywhere on the timeline to drop a green marker window (30 or 60 minutes, configurable in Settings). It highlights that time range across all rows, showing the equivalent local time for each city. Drag the marker to move it, or double-click to remove it. How do I change the home city? Hover over any city row and click the home icon to set it as the reference city. The timeline is anchored to the home city's midnight. What are business hours on the timeline? The blue-highlighted cells represent 9 AM – 5 PM local time for each city. This makes it easy to see overlapping working hours across time zones. Can I mark weekends on the timeline? Yes! Open Settings (gear icon) and toggle "Mark Weekends." Weekend cells will appear with a red/pink tint so you can avoid scheduling on non-working days. Does the tool account for Daylight Saving Time? Yes. The tool uses IANA timezone data from your browser, which automatically accounts for DST transitions. Times are always accurate for the selected date. Are my selections saved? Yes. Your selected cities, home city, date, and all settings are saved to your browser's local storage and restored when you return. How do I switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format? Open Settings (gear icon) and toggle "24-Hour Format" to switch between AM/PM and 24-hour display. Can I compare countries and time zones, not just cities? Absolutely. The search supports cities, countries, and time zone abbreviations. When you select a country, it uses the capital city's timezone. When you select a timezone, it uses its primary IANA zone. Trading forex? Check our Forex Market Hours tool to see which markets are open right now — live in your local timezone.