EDT to EST
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ESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EDT and EST on the World Map
The map below highlights the EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) and EST (Eastern Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EDT – Eastern Daylight Time
UTC-04:00Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time observed in the Eastern Time Zone, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.
- •During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
- •Not all EST locations switch to EDT – Panama and Jamaica stay on EST year-round.
EST – Eastern Standard Time
UTC-05:00Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
- •The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
- •23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
- •EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
- •Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.
Everything You Need to Know About EDT and EST Time
EDT runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00. EST runs on Eastern Standard Time (EST) at UTC-05:00. That puts EDT 1 hour behind EST — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EDT it is 8:00 AM in EST. Midnight in EDT is 11:00 PM in EST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
EDT to EST time conversion table
| EDT (EDT) | EST (EST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert EDT to EST time
- Scheduling a call from EDT to EST: a 10:00 AM start in EDT lands at 9:00 AM in EST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both EDT and EST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EDT time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM EST). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking EST local time against EDT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -1h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from EDT and need EST colleagues present.
About EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is used during the summer months (second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November) in the Eastern Time Zone. During EDT, clocks are advanced by one hour to take advantage of longer daylight hours. Not all locations in the Eastern Time Zone observe DST – Panama, Jamaica, and most of the Caribbean remain on EST year-round.
About EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.
Best time to call between EDT and EST
Both EDT and EST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM EST. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
EDT and EST share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
EDT is 1 hour behind EST (EDT UTC-04:00 → EST UTC-05:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
EDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
EST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EDT and EST?
EDT (EDT, UTC-04:00) is 1 hour behind EST (EST, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert EDT time to EST time?
Add -1h to EDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EDT is 8:00 AM in EST.
What time is it in EST right now?
EST uses EST at UTC-05:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h offset from EDT.
What is the best time to call EST from EDT?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM EST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, EDT or EST?
EDT is 1 hour behind EST. When it is 12:00 PM in EDT it is 11:00 AM in EST.
Does daylight saving time affect the EDT–EST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between EDT and EST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share EDT's time zone?
EDT also covers New York City, Washington D.C., Toronto, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
Which countries use EDT, EDT's zone?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.
Is there a day difference between EDT and EST?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between EDT and EST?
EST is -1h from EDT.
What timezone is EDT in?
EDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is EST in?
EST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.
Does EDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EDT switches to EST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EDT?
EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
Which cities are in the EST timezone?
Major cities in the EST timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
What is the UTC offset for EST?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is at UTC-05:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EDT.
What should I know about the EST timezone?
EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
When is it midnight in EDT, what time is it in EST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EDT (EDT), it is -1h later in EST (EST).
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