TIL: tz - A Time Zone Helper Tool

Today I discovered tz, a simple and useful command-line tool for managing and converting between different time zones.

March 23, 2021 · 1 min

Table of Contents

Time Zone Management
- tz - Time Zone Helper
Key Features
Key Takeaways

Time Zone Management

tz - Time Zone Helper

GitHub - oz/tz
Simple command-line tool for time zone conversion and management
Helps coordinate across multiple time zones efficiently
Lightweight and easy to use for global collaboration

Key Features

Time Zone Display

Multiple Zones: Display current time in multiple time zones simultaneously
Custom Lists: Configure frequently used time zones for quick reference
Easy Conversion: Convert times between different zones
Clear Output: Clean, readable format for time information

Use Cases

Global Teams: Coordinate meetings across different time zones
Travel Planning: Check time differences when traveling
Event Scheduling: Plan events for global audiences
Development: Coordinate with distributed development teams

Configuration

Personal Zones: Set up commonly used time zones
Custom Aliases: Create shortcuts for frequently referenced locations
Integration: Works well with other command-line tools and scripts

Key Takeaways

Distributed Work: Time zone management becomes critical in remote/global teams
Simple Tools: Sometimes the best solutions are simple, focused utilities
Command Line: CLI tools can be more efficient than GUI alternatives for repetitive tasks
Productivity: Small tools that solve common problems can significantly improve daily workflow

This type of utility becomes increasingly valuable as more teams work across multiple time zones. Having quick access to time zone information helps avoid scheduling conflicts and improves global collaboration efficiency.