Eastern Standard Time (EST) — Current Time Now

Current Time in EST

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UTC-5 North America

About Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is a time zone in North America with offset UTC-5. It serves approximately ~120 million people across multiple countries and territories.

UTC Offset & DST

  • Standard offset: UTC-5
  • DST offset: UTC-4
  • Daylight Saving: Yes — EDT (UTC-4) from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October.
  • IANA zones: America/New_York, America/Toronto, America/Montreal

Converting EST to Other Time Zones

To convert EST time to your local time, use our time zone converter. Check the time difference calculator for popular city pairs.

Major Cities in EST

Other Time Zones

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eastern Standard Time (EST)?

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is a time zone with offset UTC-5 covering North America.

Does EST observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Eastern Standard Time observes daylight saving time. Clocks switch to EDT (UTC-4) during summer months.

What cities are in EST?

Major cities include Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and more.

How do I convert EST to my time zone?

Use our time zone converter to convert EST to any other time zone.

What is the current time in EST?

The current time is shown in the live clock above. EST is UTC-5 (or UTC-4 during DST).