Track Multiple Time Zones on Your Desktop
Display world clocks for your distributed team. Never schedule a meeting at someone's midnight again.
The Problem
Your team is spread across time zones and you constantly have to calculate what time it is for colleagues before scheduling meetings or sending messages.
The Solution
Simple Widgets displays multiple world clocks on your desktop. See at a glance what time it is for everyone on your team.
Why This Works
Instant Time Awareness
See all relevant time zones without calculating or searching.
Respectful Scheduling
Know when colleagues are in their work hours before scheduling.
Asynchronous Communication
Understand when to expect responses from different time zones.
Global Coordination
Manage international projects with better time visibility.
The Time Zone Challenge
Working with a distributed team means constant time zone math:
- “Is it too late to message Tokyo?”
- “When is 3pm EST in London?”
- “What’s a reasonable meeting time for everyone?”
Getting it wrong means:
- Messages sent at inappropriate hours
- Meetings scheduled during someone’s night
- Missed deadlines due to day differences
Desktop World Clocks
Simple Widgets displays multiple clocks directly on your desktop:
Team Time Setup
Create clocks for each location where you have team members:
- Your local time (reference)
- Headquarters time
- Each office/region
- Key client locations
Display Options
Minimal: City name + time only Standard: City, time, date Detailed: City, time, date, AM/PM indicator
Clock Sources
Use any world clock website:
- timeanddate.com - Customizable displays
- worldtimebuddy.com - Meeting planner view
- Google search - “time in Tokyo”
Practical Tips
Label Your Clocks
Name them after team members or offices:
- “Sarah (NYC)”
- “Engineering (Bangalore)”
- “Client HQ (London)“
Show Work Hours
Choose clock displays that indicate business hours or create widgets from meeting schedulers.
Position Strategically
Place world clocks where you’ll see them when:
- Drafting messages
- Opening your calendar
- Scheduling meetings
Beyond Teams
Time zone widgets are also useful for:
- International stock markets
- Cryptocurrency trading (24/7 markets)
- Travel planning
- Family in other countries