Command
nylas timezone convert
Convert time between timezones.
Written by Qasim Muhammad Staff SRE
What does nylas timezone convert do?
The nylas timezone convert command converts a time from one timezone to another. Works fully offline with no API key required. Useful for scheduling across time zones, scripting, and verifying meeting times for distributed teams.
Usage
nylas timezone convert --from PST --to ESTFlags
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| --json | Output as JSON |
| --no-color | Disable color output |
| --verbose(-v) | Enable verbose output |
| --config | Custom config file path |
| --help(-h) | Show help for the command |
| --limit | Limit results (most list commands) |
| --yes(-y) | Skip confirmations |
| --from | Source timezone |
| --to | Target timezone |
| --time | Specific time to convert |
Examples
The nylas timezone convert command converts a time from one timezone to another.
Convert current time
nylas timezone convert --from PST --to ESTExample output
Time Zone Conversion
From: America/Los_Angeles (PDT)
Time: 2026-06-21 18:48:16
Offset: UTC-7
DST: Yes (Daylight Saving Time)
To: America/New_York (EDT)
Time: 2026-06-21 21:48:16
Offset: UTC-4
DST: Yes (Daylight Saving Time)
Time Difference: America/New_York is 3 hour(s) ahead of America/Los_AngelesTroubleshooting
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Run nylas timezone convert --help for full help output.