Eastern Time now
Eastern Time is currently on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−05:00). It uses EST (UTC−05:00) in standard time and EDT (UTC−04:00) during daylight saving.
Eastern Time zone at a glance
- Time zone
- Eastern Standard Time / Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC offset
- UTC−05:00 now (UTC−05:00 standard, UTC−04:00 daylight)
- IANA identifier
- America/New_York
- Abbreviation
- EST / EDT
- Daylight saving
- Observed, not in effect now
- Next clock change
- Mar 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM (forward 1 hour)
Daylight saving time in Eastern Time
Eastern Time observes daylight saving time. Its next change is on Mar 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour (UTC−05:00 to UTC−04:00).
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Eastern Time in?
Eastern Time is on Eastern Standard Time in standard time and Eastern Daylight Time during daylight saving. Its UTC offset is UTC−05:00 right now (UTC−05:00 in standard time, UTC−04:00 in daylight saving time). The IANA time zone identifier is America/New_York.
What is the time difference between Eastern Time and other cities?
Right now Eastern Time is 5 hours behind London, 13 hours behind Singapore, 5 hours behind UTC. These gaps change when daylight saving starts or ends in either place.
Does Eastern Time observe daylight saving time?
Eastern Time observes daylight saving time. Its next change is on Mar 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour (UTC−05:00 to UTC−04:00).
What are 9 AM to 5 PM business hours in Eastern Time in other time zones?
A 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM working day in Eastern Time is 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM in London and 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM the next day in Singapore, at the current offsets.
Which other places use Eastern Time time?
Cities on the same time zone include New York, Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Columbus, Charlotte, Washington.