Convert UTC date times to the selected time zone

Use this step to convert UTC datetime to selected time zone.

Last published at: September 10th, 2025

clsUTCToTimeZone Step

Description:

This step converts UTC timestamps to the selected time zone.

 

Inputs

  • timeZone - Select Time Zone
  • utcVarGlobals - Select UTC date/time and variables/globals
 

 

Returns

  • True – step executed successfully 
  • False – step failed to execute
 

 

 

Usage:

 

 

Example:

Let’s build and execute the “clsUTCToTimeZoneDef” example.

  • Create a new process definition named “clsUTCToTimeZoneDef" and open it in designer mode.
  • Drag the “clsUTCToTimeZone” step to the canvas.
  • Connect the dots between the “Start” and “clsUTCToTimeZone” steps, as shown above.
  • Define a variable or a global to store the result.
  • Click the “clsUTCToTimeZone” step to configure its “Required” properties. Provide the step name. Select the time zone from the drop-down list to convert the UTC datetime value. Click the button to configure the UTC datetime value. Click the Save button. Note: Click the "AI Predict" button to have the Copilot add new process steps that match your process description. 
     

 

  • Click the button to configure the UTC datetime value. A pop-up window will appear. Enter the UTC datetime value or a variable reference. The UTC value will be converted to the selected time zone and stored in the variable or global reference. Click the Save button.  

 

  • Click the “clsUTCToTimeZone” step to configure its “Optional” properties. Select the time zone from the drop-down list, then click the Save button. 

 

  • The “Logging” configuration is necessary for documentation and also measures workflow progress and percent complete. This is achieved by configuring the step state and percent fields individually, as shown below. Configure the “Logging” using the following properties.

 

  • Save the process definition, create a new instance, and execute it. Render the process instance. Click the process step to view its properties. The step should convert UTC dates and times to the selected time zone, as shown below.

 

  • In this example, the UTC value “2024-06-11T18:05:00” is converted to “2024-06-11T14:05:00” in the Eastern Standard Time Zone.

 

Definition Sample:

You may download the sample definition(s) from the link provided and later import them (drag-and-drop) into your FlowWright Process Definition (XML file) or Form Definition (HTML file) page. 

Note: Please verify and complete the process steps for any missing configurations, such as file path references and database connections, after the import. Then, save the definition to confirm the changes. 

Click here to download the sample file.