Offset comparison

Time Zone Difference Calculator

Find the signed and absolute difference between two UTC offsets.

Use this for offset math

This calculator is useful when you already know the UTC offsets, such as UTC+1 and UTC-5. It shows the hour gap between those offsets.

Example

UTC+1 to UTC-5 is a 6-hour difference. If it is 15:00 at UTC+1, the matching time at UTC-5 is 09:00.

Common mistakes

Do not assume a city always keeps the same UTC offset all year. Daylight saving time can change the offset by date.

Daylight saving warning

Some places change offsets seasonally and others do not. A numeric offset calculator cannot know those transition rules, so check local time-zone names when scheduling a real meeting or deadline.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-17

Before relying on this result

Use this calculator together with the formula, assumptions, limitations and examples on the page. If the topic involves health, tax, lending, investment, legal, safety or current-rate decisions, treat the number as an estimate and check the relevant primary source or professional guidance.

Calculator metadata last reviewed: 2026-05-14.