Convert Time Between Time Zones

So time zones are areas of the Earth that have the same standard time. They are essential for performing activities across diverse geographic areas. The planet is split into 24 time zones, conventionally separated by one-hour intervals. However, there are caveats as Daylight Saving Time can throw off such conversions.

Fun Facts About Time Zones

• Sir Sandford Fleming proposed systematic time zones in the late 1800s.
• Despite its enormous size, China has one single time zone (China Standard Time) for the whole country.
• And certain areas have a 30-minute rather than a full-hour time offset, as India does.

Converting Time Across Time Zones

In order to convert the time in one time zone to the time in another, you would need to know the difference in time between the two time zones. As an example, if you had 10 AM EST (Eastern Standard Time) you would subtract 3 from that to give you 7 AM PST (Pacific Standard Time).

Explaining Time Zone Conversion

Regions of the Earth that have the same standard time are called time zones. They are important for coordinating activities across different geographical areas, for example. There are 24 time zones around the world, typically one hour apart. Conversions are not fail-proof because of factors like Daylight Saving Time.

Time Zone Conversion Examples

You would need to know the difference between day times across time zones to convert between time zones. The process of converting would be similar to going from EST (Eastern Standard Time) to PST (Pacific Standard Time), where you will subtract 3 hours from 10 AM EST to get the converted time of 7 AM PST.