Eastern Time
EST · UTC-4 · America/New_York
Live Time
3:02AM
Thursday, July 30, 2026
UTC Offset
UTC-4
Abbreviation
EDT
IANA Identifier
America/New_York
Daylight Saving
Active now
Countries
1 country
Major Cities
New York, Washington, D.C.
Countries Using EST
🇺🇸
United States
North America · America/New_York
Major Cities on EST
Hourly Conversion (EST → other zones)
| EST (UTC-4) | UTC | London | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UTC offset for Eastern Time?
Eastern Time is currently at UTC-4 (daylight saving time is active).
What is the IANA identifier for Eastern Time?
The IANA time zone identifier is America/New_York.
Does Eastern Time observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Eastern Time shifts between EST and EDT. It is currently in daylight saving time (EDT).