Calculators · Gutenberg
Time Zone Converter block for WordPress
Convert a specific time across multiple time zones with a live interactive display.
Get Blockenberg
Free Gutenberg block in Blockenberg. The inspector controls and front-end behavior on this page come from this block’s source, not a shared stub.
What it actually does
Convert a specific time across multiple time zones with a live interactive display.
Inspector panels on this block: Header, Time Zone Settings, Sizing & Layout. Those titles come from index.js, not from a shared template.
Behavior controls: “Target Zones (comma-separated IANA)” (e.g. Europe/London,Asia/Tokyo,America/Los_Angeles).
Where to find it
Gutenberg inserter → Calculators → search “Time Zone Converter” (block name `blockenberg/time-zone-converter` in block.json). Style it in the sidebar after insert.
How to use Time Zone Converter block for WordPress
- Install Blockenberg. Install from WordPress.org and activate the plugin.
- Insert the block. Edit a page, click +, search for “Time Zone Converter”, insert it. Category: Calculators.
- Configure inspector controls that exist on this block. Open Header. Set “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Header — Title”, “Subtitle”.
- Check the published page. The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-opts. The block editor preview may not run the same view script.
Inspector controls from this block’s code
| Control | What the code does |
|---|---|
| Show Title | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showTitle`. |
| Show Subtitle | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showSubtitle`. |
| Header — Title | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Time Zone Converter. Saved as `title`. |
| Subtitle | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Convert any time across the world's time zones. Saved as `subtitle`. |
| Source Time Zone (IANA) | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: America/New_York. Saved as `sourceZone`. |
| Target Zones (comma-separated IANA) | Text field in the inspector. e.g. Europe/London,Asia/Tokyo,America/Los_Angeles. block.json default: Europe/London,Europe/Paris,Asia/Tokyo,America/Los_Angeles,Australia/Sydney. Saved as `targetZones`. |
| 12-Hour Format | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `use12Hour`. |
| Show Date | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showDate`. |
| Show UTC Offset | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showOffset`. |
| Card Border Radius | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–40. block.json default: 16. Saved as `cardRadius`. |
| Row Border Radius | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–24. block.json default: 10. Saved as `rowRadius`. |
| Max Width (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 340–960. block.json default: 540. Saved as `maxWidth`. |
| Padding Top (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 60. Saved as `paddingTop`. |
| Padding Bottom (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 60. Saved as `paddingBottom`. |
What the front-end script actually does
- The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-opts.
When this is the right block
- Convert a specific time across multiple time zones with a live interactive display — that is the job of Time Zone Converter, not a generic content block.
- Use it when you need the editor control labeled “Show Title”, which exists on this block’s inspector.
- It matches pages about time zone, convert, world time.
- Inserter grouping: tools, lead magnets, and interactive widgets.
Notes from the implementation
viewScript: this folder’s frontend.js is enqueued on the front end for this block.
FAQ
How do I add the Time Zone Converter block in WordPress?
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, edit a page in the block editor, click +, and search for “Time Zone Converter”. It sits under Calculators. After insert, open Header and set “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Header — Title”, “Subtitle”.
What makes Time Zone Converter different from other Blockenberg blocks?
Convert a specific time across multiple time zones with a live interactive display. Inspector labels on this block include “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Header — Title”, “Subtitle”.
Is the Time Zone Converter Gutenberg block free?
Yes. Time Zone Converter ships inside Blockenberg. Get the plugin from WordPress.org — no paid add-on is required for this block.
Can I style Time Zone Converter to match my theme?
Yes. Blockenberg’s shared typography and color panels apply here, plus any block-specific style controls listed on this page (panels: Header, Time Zone Settings, Sizing & Layout).
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Get Blockenberg
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, then insert Time Zone Converter from the Gutenberg inserter.