Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is UTC−4. It is the daylight saving (summer) time of US and Canadian Eastern zone during daylight saving time; in winter the area returns to EST (UTC−5).
EDT is not in force right now – the zone is currently on EST (UTC−5).
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Where EDT is used
US and Canadian Eastern zone during daylight saving time.
Countries on the same offsets
Major cities on America/New_York
EDT and daylight saving time
The next change is on 14 March 2027 at 01:59 local time: clocks go forward one hour, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
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EDT FAQ
What is EDT?
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is UTC−4. It is the daylight saving (summer) time of US and Canadian Eastern zone during daylight saving time; in winter the area returns to EST (UTC−5).
What is the current EDT time?
EDT is UTC−4. The live clock on this page shows the current Eastern Daylight Time time, updated every second.
What is the difference between EDT and EST?
EST is one hour behind EDT. EDT is used during daylight saving time; EST is the standard time.
Is EDT the same as ET?
ET (Eastern Time) is the year-round name. EDT is the exact name used in summer. People often write ET when they mean whichever one is in force today.
Which countries use EDT?
EDT is used in US and Canadian Eastern zone during daylight saving time.
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.