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Exact time now, time zone, time difference, sunrise/sunset time and key facts for Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This time zone is in use during standard time in: North America, Caribbean, Central America.
EST is the most followed timezone in the United States, covering roughly 47% of the US population. Major cities in the EST/EDT zone include New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, and Boston.
The Eastern Time Zone is also known as Eastern Standard Time (EST) falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its time offset is −5 hours (UTC/GMT -5) during standard time and −4 hours (UTC/GMT -4) during daylight saving time.
Check whether it is EDT or EST right now with a live Eastern Time clock, Daylight Saving Time schedule, and next switch countdown.
What time is it EST? Check exact current time and discover the key facts about Eastern Standard Time
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is UTC-5, serving the eastern United States and Canada. This time zone is used by millions across major cities like New York, Toronto, and Miami.
The daylight saving time that matches EST is "Eastern Daylight Time" (EDT). Canada, the United States and also some Caribbean islands set their clocks forward by one hour to this daylight saving time in the summer and back again in the fall.