EST
Eastern Standard Time
19:00:00UTC-5
Wednesday, December 31, 1969
UTC Offset
UTC-5
DST Offset
UTC-4
DST Name
EDT
DST
Yes
About EST
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is UTC-5, used in the eastern United States and Canada during winter months. During daylight saving time (March-November), it becomes EDT (UTC-4).
Major Cities in EST
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New York
America/New_York
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Toronto
America/Toronto
Frequently Asked Questions
What does EST stand for?
EST stands for Eastern Standard Time.
What is the UTC offset of EST?
EST is UTC-5 during standard time and UTC-4 during daylight saving time (EDT).
Does EST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EST switches to EDT (UTC-4) during summer months.
Which regions use EST?
USA (Eastern), Canada (Eastern), Caribbean.