Is it EDT or EST right now?
Use this live Eastern Time clock to instantly answer the question “Is it EDT or EST?” The display updates every second, highlights the next Daylight Saving Time switch, and offers clear guidance on Eastern Daylight Time versus Eastern Standard Time.
Is it EDT or EST? What's the difference?
- UTC-4 (4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time)
- Observed during Daylight Saving Time
- U.S. rule: from the second Sunday in March at 2:00 AM (local) until the first Sunday in November.
- UTC-5 (5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time)
- Observed outside Daylight Saving Time
- U.S. rule: from the first Sunday in November at 2:00 AM (local) until the second Sunday in March.
EDT or EST frequently asked questions
Is it EDT or EST right now?
The live clock at the top of the page checks the America/New_York time zone and labels it as Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) or Eastern Standard Time (EST) automatically. The badge updates every second, so you always know the current status without refreshing.
When does Eastern Daylight Time start and end?
Eastern Daylight Time begins on the second Sunday in March at 2:00 AM local time when clocks spring forward to UTC-4. It ends on the first Sunday in November at 2:00 AM local time when clocks fall back to UTC-5 and resume Eastern Standard Time.
What is the difference between EDT and EST?
EDT is the daylight saving variant of Eastern Time and runs at UTC-4, providing an extra hour of evening daylight in the summer. EST is the standard variant at UTC-5, used through the late fall and winter months. Knowing whether it is EDT or EST helps you schedule meetings across time zones accurately.