Choose home and destination cities, see the hour difference, and get clear steps to set your GMT, dual-time or worldtimer watch.
Travel setup planner
Typical setup approaches
GMT hand = home
Main hands show local time at destination; 24-hour hand stays on home time.
GMT hand = local
Some travellers prefer the opposite – main hands on home, GMT on destination.
Dual-time jump hour
Jump the independent hour hand to the new local time; leave the other hand on home.
Decide before you travel which time (home or local) you want on the main hands – it affects how you read the watch all trip long.
DST reminder
Offsets change when daylight saving starts or ends. The planner uses typical standard offsets. Always confirm the current real-world difference the day you travel.
Educational planner only. Cross-check with a reliable world clock on the day of travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should the GMT hand show home or local time? Personal preference. Many keep the GMT hand on home so they can quickly see “what time is it back home?”
What about half-hour zones (India, etc.)? Classic 24-hour GMT hands are hourly. Dual-time or worldtimers with finer scales handle half-hours better.
Do I need to stop the seconds? Only if your watch has a hacking seconds feature and you want perfect sync. Most travellers just set the hour and leave the seconds running.