Convert local time to UTC -8 (javascript)

Asked Apr 19 '19 at 10:24

Active Apr 19 '19 at 10:33

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I've seen lots of questions around on how to convert from local to UTC string, but i'm in need of something "deeper".

I need to have my date object (new Date()) converted to UTC -8.

The problem here is that i could probably use setHours after using Date.UTC, but that would totally break when, for example, the user is on UTC -8.

I've tried looking at moment, but i'm not seeing anything that could help.

Any tips?

Update: Explanation on why i need this -> I'm making a REST API call to a SharePoint site which is set to UTC -8. The API does not calculate what i'm sending it so if i send it a datetime object with lets say April 19 2019 it will actually set April 18 2019 (because it is setting it as 12 A.M. and the time difference messes it up).

I have people from different timezones that will be using that app which is why i need something that doesnt setHours based on local time.

edited Apr 19 '19 at 10:33

asked Apr 19 '19 at 10:24

Dante R.

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Don't get your question. Do you have an example? What do you expect? What have you already? What should fail when I'm on UTC-8 ? – nologin Apr 19 '19 at 10:27
I think you need to explain what exactly you are doing and what the issue is. – Adrian Apr 19 '19 at 10:27
i've updated my question, hopefully this clears things up. – Dante R. Apr 19 '19 at 10:33

Convert local time to UTC -8 (javascript)

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