title: How do I get the UTC offset for a timezone in Java?
body: <p>Given a timezone (<code>America/New_York</code>), how do I go about getting the UTC offset? </p>
  
  <p>I have tried using <code>java.util.TimeZone</code> but had no luck. I am fine with using Joda Time as well if the solution is viable in that. </p>