Timezone Bot

Timezone Bot

@the_timezone_bot
FreeEN

Convert a time between any two time zones with one command — "/convert 3PM GMT to PST" — and set live countdowns to future events, right inside Telegram.

Key features

  • /convert command translates a time between two named time zones
  • Live countdown timers to a specific date and time
  • Plain time-zone abbreviations like GMT and PST
  • Built-in /help command listing all available commands

What Timezone Bot does

Timezone Bot solves a different kind of conversion problem than the rest of this list: not units of measurement, but time itself. Send /convert with a time and two time-zone abbreviations, like /convert 3PM GMT to PST, and it returns the equivalent local time on the other side. That is a genuinely common need for anyone coordinating with people abroad and tired of doing the mental math.

Beyond straightforward conversion, it also supports live countdown timers to a specific future date and time, which is a useful bonus for anything from a product launch to a flight departure. The command set is small and easy to remember: /start for the welcome message, /help for the full list of what it can do, and /convert for the core feature.

It is an English-only interface, and the time-zone syntax relies on standard abbreviations such as GMT and PST rather than confirmed support for city names, so results are only as good as the abbreviation you give it. There is also no visible monthly-user count, so treat it as a handy niche utility rather than a heavily validated, high-traffic bot — but for the specific job of "what time is it there," it is one of the few purpose-built options in this category.

How to start

  1. Open @the_timezone_bot and send /start
  2. Send /convert followed by a time and two time zones, for example /convert 3PM GMT to PST
  3. Read the converted time
  4. Use /help to see the countdown-timer commands

Commands

/startShow the welcome message
/helpList all available commands
/convertConvert a time between two time zones, for example /convert 3PM GMT to PST

Pricing and limits

Free

Pros / Cons

  • Covers a conversion type none of the other bots in this list handle
  • Countdown feature is a useful bonus beyond plain conversion
  • Simple, memorable command syntax
  • English-only command syntax
  • No visible usage numbers
  • No confirmed support for city names instead of zone abbreviations

Score breakdown

CriterionWeightPoints
Functionality256 / 10
Reliability & speed156 / 10
Popularity & trust154 / 10
Price & free tier109 / 10
Usability107 / 10
Safety & privacy108 / 10
Freshness55 / 10
Localization54 / 10
No intrusive ads59 / 10
Score10063.0

How we rank

FAQ

Can it also count down to an event?

Yes, alongside time-zone conversion it supports live countdown timers — check /help for the exact syntax.

Does it understand city names instead of GMT/PST-style codes?

Not confirmed, stick to standard time-zone abbreviations for reliable results.

Technical details

  • Inline mode
  • Mini App
  • Works in groups
  • Works in channels
  • Accepts voice
  • Accepts files
  • Requires phone number
  • Requires registration
  • Shows ads
  • Works in Russia without VPN

Checked September 4, 2026 · Updated September 5, 2026 · Report a problem