EDT to EST Converter
EST is 1 hour behind EDT. 9:00 AM EDT = 8:00 AM EST.
EST is 1 hour behind EDT. To convert EDT to EST, subtract 1 hour from the EDT time: 9:00 AM EDT = 8:00 AM EST.
EDT (Eastern Time) is used in US and Canadian Eastern zone during daylight saving time. EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year).
EDT to EST time conversion table
EDT to EST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EDT | EST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EDT | 11:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM EDT | 12:00 AM EST | night |
| 2:00 AM EDT | 1:00 AM EST | night |
| 3:00 AM EDT | 2:00 AM EST | night |
| 4:00 AM EDT | 3:00 AM EST | night |
| 5:00 AM EDT | 4:00 AM EST | night |
| 6:00 AM EDT | 5:00 AM EST | night |
| 7:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM EST | — |
| 8:00 AM EDT | 7:00 AM EST | — |
| 9:00 AM EDT | 8:00 AM EST | — |
| 10:00 AM EDT | 9:00 AM EST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM EDT | 10:00 AM EST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM EDT | 11:00 AM EST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM EDT | 12:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM EDT | 1:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM EDT | 2:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM EDT | 3:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM EDT | 4:00 PM EST | — |
| 6:00 PM EDT | 5:00 PM EST | — |
| 7:00 PM EDT | 6:00 PM EST | — |
| 8:00 PM EDT | 7:00 PM EST | — |
| 9:00 PM EDT | 8:00 PM EST | — |
| 10:00 PM EDT | 9:00 PM EST | — |
| 11:00 PM EDT | 10:00 PM EST | night |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EDT to EST
Subtract 1 hour from the EDT time to get EST.
Example: 9:00 AM EDT = 8:00 AM EST.
Across midnight: 12:00 AM EDT = 11:00 PM EST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EDT and EST
The time difference between EDT and EST is 1 hour all year – EST is behind EDT.
EDT and EST during daylight saving time
- EDT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−4 all year.
- EST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−5 all year.
Best time for a meeting between EDT and EST
EDT and EST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EDT lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM EST, inside working hours for both.
EDT to EST FAQ
What is the time difference between EDT and EST?
EST is 1 hour behind EDT all year. 9:00 AM EDT = 8:00 AM EST.
What is 9 AM EDT in EST?
9:00 AM EDT is 8:00 AM EST.
What is 12 PM (noon) EDT in EST?
12:00 PM EDT is 11:00 AM EST.
Is EST ahead of or behind EDT?
EST is 1 hour behind EDT, so it is earlier in EST than in EDT.
Does EDT change for daylight saving time?
No. EDT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
No. EST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between EDT and EST?
EDT and EST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EDT lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM EST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.