EST EDTTime Converter

EST (UTC−5) is currently 1 hour behind EDT (UTC−4). Compare live clocks, convert any hour, and find times to meet.

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Best time to meet between EST and EDT

Best meeting times:

EST: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

EDT: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

EST UTC−5
EDT UTC−4
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Quick answer

When it's in EST, it's the same day in EDT.

EST runs 1 hour behind EDT. Both sides keep standard office hours with a real 9–6 overlap: the highlighted window above works for everyone.

Time difference
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EST to EDT conversion table

The next 12 hours in EST and the matching local time in EDT. The current hour is highlighted; drag the converter's slider and the table follows.

Hourly conversion from EST to EDT
EST EDT EDT status
NOW
Wed, Sep 16
Wed, Sep 16
 Night
Wed, Sep 16
Wed, Sep 16
 Day
Wed, Sep 16
Wed, Sep 16
 Day
Wed, Sep 16
Wed, Sep 16
 Day
Wed, Sep 16
Wed, Sep 16
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Wed, Sep 16
Wed, Sep 16
 DayWork hours
Wed, Sep 16
Wed, Sep 16
 DayWork hours
Wed, Sep 16
Wed, Sep 16
 DayWork hours
Wed, Sep 16
Wed, Sep 16
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Wed, Sep 16
Wed, Sep 16
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Wed, Sep 16
Wed, Sep 16
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Wed, Sep 16
Wed, Sep 16
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Good to know

This time difference never changes

Neither side observes daylight saving against the other, so the gap stays constant all year. Regions on EST switch to EDT (UTC−4) during daylight saving time. EDT is the daylight-saving counterpart of EST (UTC−5). This page always shows the live, DST-aware difference.

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This page exposes the same answer as structured data, so when you ask an assistant "what's 9am EST time in EDT?", it can cite the exact, DST-aware result, not a stale blog post.

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JSON #timezone-pair-data · embedded in this page
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  "pair": "EST → EDT",
  "url": "https://worldclock.pro/en/convert/est-to-edt",
  "from": {
    "name": "EST",
    "type": "timezone",
    "abbreviation": "EST",
    "daylightAbbreviation": "EDT",
    "iana": "America/New_York",
    "standardUtcOffset": "-05:00",
    "daylightUtcOffset": "-04:00",
    "referenceCity": "New York"
  },
  "to": {
    "name": "EDT",
    "type": "timezone",
    "abbreviation": "EST",
    "daylightAbbreviation": "EDT",
    "iana": "America/New_York",
    "standardUtcOffset": "-05:00",
    "daylightUtcOffset": "-04:00",
    "referenceCity": "New York"
  },
  "currentDifferenceMinutes": 60,
  "possibleDifferencesMinutes": [
    0
  ],
  "note": "The difference is constant year-round."
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and EDT?

EST is currently 1 hour behind EDT. EST is on EST (UTC−5) and EDT is on EDT (UTC−4). The difference can change when either side starts or ends daylight saving time.

Is EDT ahead of or behind EST?

EDT is currently 1 hour ahead of EST.

When it is 9:00 AM in EST, what time is it in EDT?

When it is 9:00 AM on a Wednesday in EST, it is 10:00 AM in EDT.

Do EST and EDT observe daylight saving time?

Regions on EST switch to EDT (UTC−4) during daylight saving time. EDT is the daylight-saving counterpart of EST (UTC−5).

How do I convert EST time to EDT time?

Add 1 hour to any time in EST to get the time in EDT. This page's converter and 24-hour table do it automatically and stay correct through daylight-saving changes.

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