Time Zones
View a Time Zone Map on Google Maps and show the current time and UTC offset for any location worldwide
This zoomable Time Zone map shows time zone boundary lines anywhere in the world. It shows the full Time Zone name, abbreviated Time Zone name and the official IANA Time Zone Name. It also shows the GMT/UTC offset and the time zone name indicates whether Standard or Daylight Savings Time is in effect. For U.S. locations, you can also overlay city limits, county lines and state boundaries on the map.
Quickly answer ‘What Time Zone is this address in’
To do a Time Zone lookup by address or city, type the address or city into the Search places box above the map.
Quick Tips for using this Time Zones map tool
- There are four ways to get started using this Time Zones map tool
- Type an address, city, etc. into the Search places box above the map and choose the one you want from the auto-complete list
- Click the map to see the Time Zone and current time where you clicked (Monthly Contributors also get Dynamic Maps)
- Search using GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) using the Find lat long box in the top right above the map*
- Click the ◉ Use Current Location button in the upper right corner of the map to use your current location. Click the ◉ Use Current Location button again to automatically update your location every 1, 5 or 10 minutes (Monthly Contributors also get an option to update every several seconds, shown as ◉A for Active).**
- Check the Show labels checkbox in the lower left corner of the map to see county name labels on the map
- Use the SHOW OTHER LAYERS panel in the lower left corner of the map to show county lines, US city limits, US civil townships and US ZIP Codes on the map, overlaid on the Time Zone map.
- Save your map or Share it with others
Learn More
- Create custom map overlays above, and explore Selection Tools and Census data below
- Review additional usage tips, coverage notes, sources and disclaimers below
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* You can search using various formats of latitude longitude, including degrees, minutes and seconds; degrees and decimal minutes; or decimal degrees
** The ◉ Use Current Location button will be more accurate on smartphones and other devices containing a GPS; desktop browsers typically show an approximate location
*** Coordinated Universal Time or Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) offset is the number of hours ahead or behind the current time in Greenwich, England, adjusted for Daylight Saving Time (DST) if in effect. It is the number of hours time difference from Greenwich. Prior to 1972, UTC was referred to as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Why would you need a map with time zone boundaries?
Here are several example uses for time zones on Google Maps (see disclaimer):
- Business Coordination: Companies operating internationally can schedule meetings, support calls and launches considering the working hours of all regions involved.
- Travel Planning: Travelers can adjust their schedules, set alarms, or plan activities based on the time zones of their destinations and layovers.
- Communication: Whether making international calls to friends, family, or business partners, knowing time zones ensures you’re calling at an appropriate hour.
- Logistics and Shipping: Companies can provide accurate delivery estimates and coordinate transportation based on time zone differences.
- Broadcasting and Streaming: Media companies can schedule broadcasts, livestreams, or premieres to cater to audiences in different time zones.
- Financial Markets: Stock traders and investors can track opening and closing times of global stock exchanges and plan their trades accordingly.
- Event Planning: Organizers of global events or webinars can ensure maximum participation by considering the time zones of all potential attendees.
- Software and Tech Releases: Tech companies can coordinate software updates or product releases to minimize disruption across different regions.
- Cultural Awareness: Time zone maps can be educational tools, helping users understand the concept of time around the world and fostering global awareness.
- Scientific Research: Researchers working on global projects can coordinate data collection, observations, or experiments based on a universal time schedule.
- Emergency Response: International aid organizations can coordinate relief efforts more effectively by understanding the local time of the affected area.
- Daylight Saving Adjustments: Navigate the complexities of regions that observe daylight saving time, ensuring accurate timekeeping throughout the year.
Selection Tools: Find Time Zones by radius or by drawing a line or shape
- Click the Selection Tools button in the lower left corner of the map
- – RADIUS SELECT: To find Time Zones within a radius, specify the mileage in the “Optional radius select” box, then use the Point “Add a marker” tool to drop the center point of the radius*
– SELECT USING A LINE OR SHAPE: To find Time Zones that touch a line or a shape you draw, use the Line tool or Shape tool to draw the shape, double-clicking when finished*
– SELECT WITHIN DISTANCE OF A LINE OR SHAPE (also known as a buffer): To find Time Zones that are within a distance of a line or a shape you draw, first specify the mileage in the “Optional radius select” box, then use the Line tool or Shape tool to draw the shape, double-clicking when finished* - The Time Zones will be highlighted and listed in a “Results from map” box below the map, where you can copy the selected Time Zones for use in a spreadsheet or other document
– Optionally, keep drawing shapes to select more Time Zones - When you are finished selecting Time Zones, click the “Done Selecting” button in the lower left corner of the map
* Times Zones will get selected if any part of the shape you draw (or applied radius or buffer) falls within the Time Zone boundary
Census Bureau Statistics
Click the Census links above the map to show the following Census demographic data for the feature the blue pin is located in
Populations and People
Total Population
Income and Poverty
Median Household Income
Education
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Employment
Employment Rate
Housing
Total Housing Units
Health
Without Health Care Coverage
Families and Living Arrangements
Total Households
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
FAQs for Time Zones
How do I see times zones on Google Maps?
This Time Zones map tool shows worldwide time zones on Google Maps. Use the Search places box above the map to search for a timezone by address, city, state or country
How do I find the current time by city or county?
Use the Search places box above this Time Zones map to search by city, county, address or place. Use the 'use location' button in the upper right corner to show your current location and current time at your location.
Is there an interactive map of world time zones?
This Time Zones map tool is a worldwide map of time zones overlaid on Google Maps. You can zoom out to a world map view showing time zone boundaries or zoom in to a city. You can also use the 'Search place' box above the map to search by address or place.
What does UTC stand for?
UTC is an abbreviation for Universal Time Coordinated, also known as Coordinated Universal Time. It is the primary standard the world uses to regulate clocks and time. This has mainly replaced the term Greenwich Mean Time.
What is UTC offset?
UTC offset, also known as Greenwich Mean Time offset (GMT offset), is the time difference in hours from Greenwich, England, adjusted for Daylight Saving Time (DST) if in effect. For example, UTC -7 indicates that your location is 7 hours earlier that the current time in Greenwich, England.
Additional Usage Tips
- Be sure to read the Quick Tips above on how to use this map tool
- In the upper right corner of the map, you can switch the map between Map view (with optional Terrain), Satellite view or POI view (points of interest)
- As you zoom in, highways, roads and other map features are also shown on this World Time Zone map
- The Search places box uses a standard Google Maps geocoding engine, therefore you can type street addresses, road names, points of interest, etc. to see what time zone that location is part of, as well as the current time there
– Note that typing an address will zoom in the map very close, whereas typing a city or county by itself will show you a map with a wider view - Because the map layers are complex, boundaries will not be shown if you are zoomed out too far
- Search the FAQs for more detailed help
Coverage Notes
The IANA database source is also sometimes referred to as the Olson database. Time Zone and Time Zone boundaries are much more complex than meets the eye. This is due in large part to the fact that there is no central global body that determines timezones; rather, Time Zones can be set at many different political levels (e.g. country, state, county, city, tribal region). Read more here.
Sources
– Time Zone boundaries: Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA), Evan Siroky: MIT License and Open Data Commons Open Database License– City, County and State boundaries: US Census Bureau
DISCLAIMER
Accuracy and Limitations: The information provided by this map tool has been obtained from various public data sources shown in the Sources box above. These sources have varying degrees of reliability and completeness and are subject to change over time. Additionally, while the latitude and longitude values displayed by the map marker suggest a high degree of precision, you should be aware that the underlying Google Maps and source data may not reflect this level of accuracy nor precision.No Legal or Surveying Use: Due to these potential inaccuracies, this tool is not intended for, and must not be used for, legal, surveying, or any critical decision-making purposes. The information is provided on an as-is basis for general reference and entertainment purposes only. For specific inquiries regarding data accuracy or fitness for use, please consult the original data sources. For decisions requiring precise location data, consult the appropriate government or other authoritative sources, and seek professional legal advice.
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