EST to Israel Time Converter
UTC+2 is 7 hours ahead of EST. 9:00 AM EST = 4:00 PM UTC+2.
UTC+2 is 7 hours ahead of EST at the moment. To convert EST to Israel Time, add 7 hours to the EST time: 9:00 AM EST = 4:00 PM UTC+2.
EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year). Israel Time (Israel time) is used in Israel.
EST to Israel Time time conversion table
EST to Israel Time on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EST | Israel Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EST | 7:00 AM UTC+2 | — |
| 1:00 AM EST | 8:00 AM UTC+2 | — |
| 2:00 AM EST | 9:00 AM UTC+2 | — |
| 3:00 AM EST | 10:00 AM UTC+2 | — |
| 4:00 AM EST | 11:00 AM UTC+2 | — |
| 5:00 AM EST | 12:00 PM UTC+2 | — |
| 6:00 AM EST | 1:00 PM UTC+2 | — |
| 7:00 AM EST | 2:00 PM UTC+2 | — |
| 8:00 AM EST | 3:00 PM UTC+2 | — |
| 9:00 AM EST | 4:00 PM UTC+2 | work hours |
| 10:00 AM EST | 5:00 PM UTC+2 | — |
| 11:00 AM EST | 6:00 PM UTC+2 | — |
| 12:00 PM EST | 7:00 PM UTC+2 | — |
| 1:00 PM EST | 8:00 PM UTC+2 | — |
| 2:00 PM EST | 9:00 PM UTC+2 | — |
| 3:00 PM EST | 10:00 PM UTC+2 | night |
| 4:00 PM EST | 11:00 PM UTC+2 | night |
| 5:00 PM EST | 12:00 AM UTC+2 | next day |
| 6:00 PM EST | 1:00 AM UTC+2 | next day |
| 7:00 PM EST | 2:00 AM UTC+2 | next day |
| 8:00 PM EST | 3:00 AM UTC+2 | next day |
| 9:00 PM EST | 4:00 AM UTC+2 | next day |
| 10:00 PM EST | 5:00 AM UTC+2 | next day |
| 11:00 PM EST | 6:00 AM UTC+2 | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EST to Israel Time
Add 7 hours to the EST time to get Israel Time.
Example: 9:00 AM EST = 4:00 PM UTC+2.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM EST = 5:00 AM UTC+2 (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EST and Israel Time
The time difference between EST and Israel Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: Israel Time is 7 hours ahead of EST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 25 Mar 2026: Israel Time is 6 hours ahead of EST.
- 26 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: Israel Time is 7 hours ahead of EST.
- 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Israel Time is 6 hours ahead of EST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Israel Time is 7 hours ahead of EST.
EST and Israel Time during daylight saving time
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- Israel Time next changes on 26 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from UTC+2 (UTC+2) to UTC+3 (UTC+3).
Best time for a meeting between EST and Israel Time
EST and Israel Time share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM EST lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM UTC+2, inside working hours for both.
EST to Israel Time FAQ
What is the time difference between EST and Israel Time?
Right now UTC+2 is 7 hours ahead of EST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM EST in Israel Time?
9:00 AM EST is 4:00 PM UTC+2.
What is 12 PM (noon) EST in Israel Time?
12:00 PM EST is 7:00 PM UTC+2.
Is Israel Time ahead of or behind EST?
UTC+2 is 7 hours ahead of EST, so it is later in Israel Time than in EST.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
Does Israel Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Israel Time next changes on 26 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from UTC+2 to UTC+3.
What is the best time for a meeting between EST and Israel Time?
EST and Israel Time share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM EST lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM UTC+2, inside working hours for both.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.