How Do You Convert UTC to Local Time?
Formula: Local time = UTC time + your UTC offset- Positive offset (UTC+5): add hours
- Negative offset (UTC-5): subtract hours
Examples
- UTC 14:00, New York (EDT, UTC-4): 14 - 4 = 10:00 AM EDT
- UTC 14:00, London (BST, UTC+1): 14 + 1 = 3:00 PM BST
- UTC 14:00, Tokyo (JST, UTC+9): 14 + 9 = 11:00 PM JST
Past Midnight?
If result > 24:00, subtract 24 and move to next day.
If result < 0:00, add 24 and move to previous day.
Current UTC Offsets
| City | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| New York | UTC-5 | UTC-4 |
| Los Angeles | UTC-8 | UTC-7 |
| London | UTC+0 | UTC+1 |
| India | UTC+5:30 | UTC+5:30 |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | UTC+9 |
Quick Answer
Add your UTC offset to the UTC time. Use our UTC converter for instant results.
