Eastern Standard Time
EST · UTC-5 · America/Jamaica
Live Time
2:45AM
Sunday, July 26, 2026
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Abbreviation
EST
IANA Identifier
America/Jamaica
Daylight Saving
Not observed
Countries
2 countries
Major Cities
Panama City, Kingston
Countries Using EST
🇯🇲
Jamaica
North America · America/Jamaica
🇵🇦
Panama
North America · America/Jamaica
Major Cities on EST
Hourly Conversion (EST → other zones)
| EST (UTC-5) | UTC | New York | London |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UTC offset for Eastern Standard Time?
Eastern Standard Time is currently at UTC-5.
What is the IANA identifier for Eastern Standard Time?
The IANA time zone identifier is America/Jamaica.
Does Eastern Standard Time observe daylight saving time?
No. Eastern Standard Time remains at EST year-round.