Eastern Time Now
Eastern Time now: this page shows the live time in the US Eastern zone, which is EST (UTC−5) in winter and EDT (UTC−4) in summer. See when daylight saving time starts and ends this year, which states are in the zone, and how Eastern Time compares with India and the Philippines.
Other places, compared with Eastern Time
- Central Time1:53 PMWed, Oct 28−1 h
- Mountain Time12:53 PMWed, Oct 28−2 h
- Pacific Time11:53 AMWed, Oct 28−3 h
- United Kingdom6:53 PMWed, Oct 28+4 h
- India (IST)12:23 AMThu, Oct 29+9.5 h
- Philippines (PHT)2:53 AMThu, Oct 29+12 h
- Japan (JST)3:53 AMThu, Oct 29+13 h
Read the Eastern Time clock in three steps
- Check the large clock. The label shows EST or EDT and the offset from UTC.
- Read the line under it for the next clock change, which is worked out for the current year.
- Move the slider to pick an hour here, and the list shows what time it will be in the other places.
EST and EDT, with this year’s dates
Eastern Time changes twice a year. In 2026 the clocks go forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM local time, and back on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM. The rule comes from federal law, 15 U.S.C. § 260a, which sets daylight saving time from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.
| Season | Short name | UTC offset | In 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | EST, Eastern Standard Time | UTC−5 | From Sunday, November 1, 2026, and until Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
| Summer | EDT, Eastern Daylight Time | UTC−4 | From Sunday, March 8, 2026, until Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
Which states use Eastern Time
These states and the District of Columbia are entirely in the Eastern zone: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. Most of Florida, Indiana, Michigan, the eastern part of Kentucky and the eastern part of Tennessee also use Eastern Time, while small areas in those states follow Central Time. Check the exact place before you schedule an event.
Eastern Time compared with other places
The difference changes with daylight saving time, because the US changes its clocks and India, the Philippines and Japan do not. The table shows the hours to add to Eastern Time on a winter date and on a summer date in 2026.
| Place | Add in winter (EST) | Add in summer (EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| India (IST) | +10.5 h | +9.5 h |
| Philippines (PHT) | +13 h | +12 h |
| Japan (JST) | +14 h | +13 h |
| United Kingdom | +5 h | +5 h |
| Pacific Time | −3 h | −3 h |
Clock symbols to copy
Copy a clock face for each hour and half hour, plus watch, timer and hourglass symbols, and framed lines about time.
Clock face emoji and symbols
Framed time lines
Accuracy and limits
The clock follows your device’s clock and the time zone rules built into your browser. We have not yet tested every phone and browser. If the time looks wrong, check your device’s time settings or write to [email protected]. Go back to OxoApp for more tools.
Frequently asked questions
Is EST the same as ET?
ET means Eastern Time and covers both seasons. EST is Eastern Standard Time, used in winter, and EDT is Eastern Daylight Time, used in summer. People often write EST all year, but in summer the correct short form is EDT.
When does daylight saving time start and end in 2026?
In 2026 it starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The clocks change at 2:00 AM. US law sets the dates: it begins on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November.
What time is it in Eastern Time when it is noon in India?
Noon in India (IST, UTC+5:30) is 2:30 AM Eastern in summer (EDT, a gap of 9.5 hours) and 1:30 AM Eastern in winter (EST, a gap of 10.5 hours). Use the table or the slider for the exact hour.
Which state is not fully in Eastern Time?
Several states are split. Most of Florida and Indiana, the eastern part of Kentucky and Tennessee, and most of Michigan are Eastern, but small parts of each follow Central Time.
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