Hello fellow remote workers! As someone who collaborates with people all over the world, I know how frustrating it can be to deal with time zone differences. Finding a time that works for everyone can feel like solving a complicated puzzle. But fear not, my friends, because there are many tools available to make this process much easier.

Time Zone Converters 🌎

One of the simplest and most straightforward tools for dealing with time zone differences is a time zone converter. These websites or apps allow you to enter a time in your time zone and see what time it is in other time zones. Some even let you compare multiple time zones at once.

While there are many great options out there, my personal favorite is Time.is. It not only shows you the current time for any location but also provides information about daylight saving time, time zone abbreviations, and more.

A screenshot of Time.is showing the current time in New York and corresponding times in other cities

Calendar Tools 📅

Another way to tackle the time zone problem is to use a calendar tool that automatically converts times to the viewer’s time zone. This means that you can schedule a meeting in your own time zone, and it will show up in your colleague’s calendar at the correct time for their local time zone.

Some popular options include Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook. These tools offer easy scheduling and integration with other collaboration tools. Zapier also offers a helpful guide on how to use Google Calendar for scheduling meetings across time zones.

A screenshot of a schedule in Google Calendar with events automatically adjusted for different time zones

Meeting Schedulers 🗓️

For those who dread sending emails back and forth trying to find a time that works for everyone, meeting schedulers are a game-changer. These tools allow you to send a link to your colleagues that displays your availability in their local time zone. They can choose a time that works for them, and the meeting is automatically added to your calendar.

Some great options include Doodle and Calendly. Doodle is a simple, straightforward option that allows you to create a poll of possible meeting times for others to vote on. Calendly allows you to set your availability and lets others schedule a meeting with you at a time that works for them.

A screenshot of a Doodle poll where users can vote for the best meeting time from several options

World Clocks 🕰️

Finally, if you work with people in multiple time zones regularly, it might be helpful to have a world clock on hand. This allows you to quickly reference what time it is in various time zones without having to convert each time manually.

There are many options available, from websites to apps to browser extensions. World Time Buddy is a popular choice, as it allows you to compare up to 4 time zones at once and has a sleek, easy-to-use interface.

A screenshot of World Time Buddy showing the current times in four different time zones

And there you have it, folks. These are just some of the many tools available to make dealing with time zone differences a bit less painful. Give them a try and see which ones work best for you and your team. Happy collaborating! 😊

A visual representation of a clock with multiple time zones, indicating the challenge of remote collaboration with time zones.