When Farol uses the shortcut Ctrl+Shift+; Excel enters the local time in the cell. He wonders if there is any way to have it, instead, enter GMT (+7 or +8 hours) into the cell.
There is no way to configure Excel to do this, but it is very easy task to create a macro that will enter the adjusted time. If you know that your local time is 8 hours behind GMT, then you can use a macro such as the following:
Sub EnterGMT()
ActiveCell = Time + (8 / 24)
End Sub
You can then assign the macro to a shortcut key and use it to enter the time in any cell. If your local time is actually 7 hours behind GMT, then simply change the 8 to a 7 in the formula.
Note:
ExcelTips is your source for cost-effective Microsoft Excel training. This tip (13084) applies to Microsoft Excel 2007, 2010, and 2013.
Program Successfully in Excel! John Walkenbach's name is synonymous with excellence in deciphering complex technical topics. With this comprehensive guide, "Mr. Spreadsheet" shows how to maximize your Excel experience using professional spreadsheet application development tips from his own personal bookshelf. Check out Excel 2013 Power Programming with VBA today!
If you need to input humongous times into a worksheet, you may run into a problem if you need to enter times greater than ...
Discover MoreDo you need to enter negative times into a worksheet? Excel doesn't really provide a way to do that, but understanding ...
Discover MoreWhen using Excel to calculate elapsed time, there can be all sorts of criteria that affect the formulas you would ...
Discover MoreFREE SERVICE: Get tips like this every week in ExcelTips, a free productivity newsletter. Enter your address and click "Subscribe."
2016-11-21 03:27:04
John
Reply to Emile: I think I can see where you're struggling:
If you want to convert from GMT to YOUR time, you should indeed subtract (x/24).
However, the formula is to convert YOUR time to GMT, so you need to ADD.
2016-11-20 17:35:18
Late reply to Ray_Excel
you can use the below formula if you have the date value in A1 and time value in A2
=A1-DATE(YEAR(A1),1,1)&TEXT(A2,"hhmm")
2016-11-18 07:37:39
Emile
GMT is "ahead" of NY.
This means that NY is behind of GMT.
This means that living "behind" means it is earlier at your adress than there where it is "ahead".
This means that if you live "behind" of GMT, you should subtract (8/24) in stead of add.
I must admit though, i didnt actually created a rocket, so there might be a pittfall what i dont see yet, but something in my head is crooked on this tip ☺
I do like all your tips a lot, so dont take it as an offence, im just struggeling in my head.
2014-04-29 06:57:10
Bryan
Ray: your question is ambiguous. What do you specifically need to do? Go to the site nir liberman linked and I bet you can find your answer.
2014-04-28 09:22:51
Rkeev
Without a Macro version--
If in cell C3 you hit the Ctrl Shift ; it will place the time in it just place "=C3-(8/24)" and it will work without a macro
2014-04-27 17:23:52
RAY-EXCEL
I need a formula or macro to combine a JULIAN day and the local military time (Z)ulu time.
Today is April 27 (Julian day 117)
Local military time (Zulu) is 5:15, this
equals 2115.
Combined they equal 1172115
Thanks.
2014-04-27 01:59:28
nir liberman
charles s:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=excel+vba+get+timezone&l=1
2014-04-26 08:21:52
Charles S
Nice tip -clear & crisp..." to improve its overall value address how to get your local GMT and how to execute the EnterGMT macro .
Got a version of Excel that uses the ribbon interface (Excel 2007 or later)? This site is for you! If you use an earlier version of Excel, visit our ExcelTips site focusing on the menu interface.
FREE SERVICE: Get tips like this every week in ExcelTips, a free productivity newsletter. Enter your address and click "Subscribe."
Copyright © 2018 Sharon Parq Associates, Inc.
Comments