# Converts Date from UTC to Local Time

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/date-time-activities/date-utc-to-local/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/date-time-activities/date-utc-to-local/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity converts the value of the current DateTime variable from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to local time in a specified time zone.

![Converts Date from UTC to Local Time activity configured in the SharePoint Workflow Designer](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/converts_date_from_utc_to_local_time_1.png)

You can specify a custom time zone to improve accuracy in the time conversion.

![Selecting a custom time zone for the Converts Date from UTC to Local Time activity](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/converts_date_from_utc_to_local_time_2.jpg)

This method does not change the original date value. Instead, it returns a new date whose value is the result of the conversion.

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Convert **utc time** from UTC to the time zone in **[Current Site]** and store the result in **utc\_time**.

**Parameters**


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| utc\_time | DateTime variable |
| [Current Site] | **Optional**. Time zone. The default value is the current site time zone, but you can select a custom time zone. |