# Convert Date from Local Time to UTC

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-app/virto-workflows-for-office-365/date-processing/convert-date-from-local-time-to-utc/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-app/virto-workflows-for-office-365/date-processing/convert-date-from-local-time-to-utc/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation App
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity converts date from local time to UTC.

![Convert Date from Local Time to UTC activity in the Virto Workflow Designer converting a date value to UTC](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/convert_date_from_local_time_to_utc_1.png)

## **Parameters**

Input parameters


| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| This time | Inputdate. Time you want to convert to UTC time. | [%Variable:updatedDate%], [%CurrentItem:Created%] |
| Current site time zone | Time zone to convert | (UTC-09:00) Alaska (can be selected in dropdown menu) |
| Variable | Contains converted time |  |
|  |  |  |


Example

![Example workflow setting the input time, site time zone and output variable for the local-time-to-UTC conversion activity](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/convert_date_from_local_time_to_utc_2.png)