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