EDT — Eastern Daylight Time
UTC-04:00 · 4 hours behind UTC · DST active
Details
| Abbreviation | EDT |
| Full name | Eastern Daylight Time |
| UTC offset | UTC-04:00 |
| IANA identifier | America/New_York |
| DST status | Active |
| Standard offset | UTC-05:00 |
| DST offset | UTC-04:00 |
| Clocks forward | Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
| Clocks back | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
Countries Using EDT
Time Difference from EDT
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| Chicago | +1h |
| Los Angeles | +3h |
| London | -5h |
| Paris | -6h |
| Moscow | -7h |
| Dubai | -8h |
| Mumbai | -9h 30m |
| Bangkok | -11h |
| Shanghai | -12h |
| Tokyo | -13h |
| Sydney | -14h |
| Auckland | -16h |
Using EDT in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently morning in EDT, which is near the edge of the workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Chicago: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM EDT equals 9:00 AM-4:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone observes daylight saving time, so recurring meetings can shift by one hour for people outside the same DST rule.
| Market | EDT | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Los Angeles | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM |
| London | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Paris | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM | 3:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Moscow | 9:00 AM-10:00 AM | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Convert EDT to Other Time Zones
Cities in EDT
About EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of -04:00, meaning it is 4 hours behind UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as America/New_York. It is used in 3 countries, including Brazil, Chile, United States.
This time zone observes daylight saving time. During standard time, the offset is UTC-05:00. When DST is active, clocks are advanced by one hour to UTC-04:00. In 2026, DST begins on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026. DST is currently active.
Major cities in EDT include New York City, and 115 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EDT?
EDT stands for Eastern Daylight Time. It is 4 hours behind UTC (UTC-04:00). The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.
What is the current time in EDT?
The current EDT time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. EDT is UTC-04:00, which is 4 hours behind UTC.
Does EDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes. When DST is active, the offset changes from UTC-05:00 to UTC-04:00. In 2026, clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What countries use EDT?
Countries and regions using EDT include Brazil, Chile, United States.
How do I convert EDT to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert EDT to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between EDT and 13 major world cities.