ET Time Now: Eastern Time
ET (Eastern Time) follows EST in winter and EDT in summer. Right now it is on EDT (UTC−4).
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Clocks change at 2:00 AM local time. Dates shift by a week or so each year; these are computed live from our weekly-updated database of 160,000 locations and time zones.
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ET is EDT right now (UTC−4).
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Frequently asked questions
What does ET stand for?
ET stands for Eastern Time, a UTC offset of UTC−5.
When do the clocks change for ET?
In 2026, clocks go forward into ET on Sunday, March 8 and back into ET on Sunday, November 1. The dates shift by a week or so each year; this page always shows the live, correct schedule.
What time is it in ET right now?
It is currently 5:34 PM on Thursday, August 6, 2026 in ET (UTC−4).
Where is ET used?
US East Coast and eastern Canada. Follows EST in winter and EDT in summer. Cities currently on this time include New York, Toronto, Brooklyn, Queens, Montreal.
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