Source: https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/timezone-convert

# nylas timezone convert

Convert time between timezones.

Written by [Qasim Muhammad](https://cli.nylas.com/authors/qasim-muhammad) Staff SRE

Published February 13, 2026

Updated June 21, 2026

## 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

```bash
nylas timezone convert --from PST --to EST
```

## Flags

| 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

```bash
nylas timezone convert --from PST --to EST
```

## Example output

```text
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_Angeles
```

## Troubleshooting

## Related commands

[nylas timezone dstShow DST transition dates for a timezone, including the next spring-forward and fall-back dates.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/timezone-dst)

[nylas timezone find-meetingFind overlapping business hours across multiple timezones to schedule a meeting.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/timezone-find-meeting)

[nylas timezone infoShow details for a timezone including current offset, abbreviation, and DST status.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/timezone-info)

[nylas timezone listList all timezones. Works offline, no API key required.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/timezone-list)

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Run `nylas timezone convert --help` for full help output.