TIME ZONE
EST time now
Eastern Time is on EST (UTC−5) right now, until Sunday, March 14, 2027, when the clocks go forward an hour to EDT (UTC−4).
Times checked against the IANA time zone database. How WherOra calculates times
Current time in Eastern Time
Sunday, November 1, 2026 · UTC−5
EST (UTC−5) right now: –:–– · EDT (UTC−4): –:––
What is EST?
Eastern Time covers the US East Coast, most of Indiana, Michigan and Ohio, and Ontario and Quebec in Canada. Panama, Jamaica and Cancún use EST all year, with no daylight saving.
Clock changes in the next year
- Sunday, March 14, 2027: clocks go forward one hour, to EDT (UTC−4)
Places on EST
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Other time zones
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EST: quick answers
Is it EST or EDT right now?
Eastern Time is on EST (UTC−5) right now. It changes to EDT (UTC−4) on Sunday, March 14, 2027.
What’s the difference between EST, EDT and ET?
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC−5 and is used in winter. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is UTC−4 and is used in summer. ET (Eastern Time) means whichever is in effect, and that’s usually what people mean when they write “EST” all year.
What is EST in UTC and GMT?
EST is UTC−5, five hours behind UTC and GMT. EDT, used in summer, is UTC−4.