See the current time now in your local timezone. The live clock below shows the exact hour, minute and second according to the time configured on your device.
CURRENT LOCAL TIME
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Time is based on the clock and timezone configured on your device.
What time is it right now?
The clock above shows your current local time and updates every second. It also displays today’s date, your timezone, UTC offset and the current time in Coordinated Universal Time.
Your local time depends on your geographical timezone and whether daylight saving time is currently being observed.
Current local time with seconds
A clock displaying seconds is useful when you need to:
- Set a watch, wall clock or appliance accurately.
- Check when an event or meeting begins.
- Compare your device clock with another clock.
- Record an exact timestamp.
- Time a task to the nearest second.
- Coordinate work across different time zones.
The live clock continues running while the page remains open.
12-hour and 24-hour time
Time can be displayed using either a 12-hour or 24-hour clock.
12-hour time
The 12-hour clock divides the day into two periods:
- AM covers midnight through the morning.
- PM covers noon through the evening.
For example:
- 9:30 AM is in the morning.
- 9:30 PM is in the evening.
24-hour time
The 24-hour clock runs from 00:00 to 23:59.
For example:
- 09:30 is 9:30 AM.
- 14:00 is 2:00 PM.
- 21:30 is 9:30 PM.
- 00:00 is midnight.
Use the control above the clock to switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time.
What is my timezone?
A timezone is a geographical region that uses the same standard time.
The clock above detects the timezone configured by your browser or device. It displays the timezone using its IANA identifier, such as:
- America/New_York
- Europe/London
- Europe/Stockholm
- Asia/Tokyo
- Australia/Sydney
Your UTC offset shows how many hours your local time is ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time.
What is UTC time?
Coordinated Universal Time, abbreviated UTC, is the primary global time standard used to coordinate clocks and timezones around the world.
Local timezones are expressed as an offset from UTC. For example:
- UTC−5 is five hours behind UTC.
- UTC+1 is one hour ahead of UTC.
- UTC+5:30 is five hours and thirty minutes ahead of UTC.
UTC does not change for daylight saving time. A local timezone’s offset can change when daylight saving time begins or ends.
Learn more about international time standards from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Is this an atomic clock?
The clock on this page uses the time supplied by your device. It is not a direct atomic-clock feed.
Most computers and phones regularly synchronize their system clocks with internet time servers. However, the displayed time can still be inaccurate when:
- The device clock is set manually.
- Automatic time synchronization is disabled.
- The wrong timezone is selected.
- The device has not recently synchronized.
- The operating system clock is running fast or slow.
For everyday use, a properly configured device clock should be sufficiently accurate.
Why does the time differ between countries?
The Earth is divided into timezones so that local clock time broadly follows the position of the sun.
When it is daytime in one part of the world, it may be nighttime elsewhere. Some countries also observe daylight saving time, temporarily moving their clocks forward during part of the year.
Because of these differences, two locations can have:
- Different clock times on the same date.
- The same clock time on different dates.
- A time difference that changes during the year.
Daylight saving time
Daylight saving time, sometimes abbreviated DST, is the practice of moving clocks forward during part of the year.
Not every country uses daylight saving time. Countries that do use it may begin and end it on different dates.
The clock on this page relies on your device’s timezone database to apply the correct local offset automatically.
How to check whether your clock is correct
To check your device time:
- Compare the live clock above with your phone, computer or wall clock.
- Confirm that the correct timezone appears below the clock.
- Make sure automatic date and time settings are enabled on your device.
- Check whether the 12-hour or 24-hour setting matches your preference.
A difference of several minutes usually means the device clock needs to be synchronized.
Current time and today’s date
The date displayed beside the clock is based on your local timezone. Around midnight, your date may differ from the date in another country.
You can also view:
- Today’s date in numbers
- Tomorrow’s date
- Yesterday’s date
- Current week number
- Calendar for this month
Frequently asked questions
What is the current time now?
The exact current local time is displayed in the live clock at the top of this page. It updates every second.
Does the clock show seconds?
Yes. The clock displays hours, minutes and seconds and updates continuously.
Is the displayed time based on my location?
It uses the timezone configured in your browser or device. It does not require access to your precise geographical location.
Can I use a 24-hour clock?
Yes. Use the 12-hour and 24-hour buttons above the clock to change the display.
Why is the clock showing the wrong time?
Your device may have the wrong time, date or timezone setting. Enable automatic time synchronization and confirm that the correct timezone is selected.
What is the difference between UTC and GMT?
UTC is the modern global time standard used for precise time coordination. GMT is commonly used as the name of the UTC+00:00 timezone. In everyday use they often show the same clock time, although the terms have different technical meanings.
Does UTC use daylight saving time?
No. UTC remains constant throughout the year. Local timezones may change their UTC offset when daylight saving time begins or ends.
Does this page need access to my location?
No. The clock can determine the configured timezone through your browser without requesting GPS or precise location access.