EDT to EST Time Converter

Eastern Daylight Time → Eastern Standard Time

EDT

UTC-4

Eastern Daylight Time

offset
-1h
EST is 1h behind

EST

UTC-5

Eastern Standard Time

EST observes DST — offset shifts ±1h during transitions

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is 1 hour behind Eastern Standard Time (EST). When it is noon in EDT, it is 12 PM in EST. This offset may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.

Best Meeting Times — EDT & EST

Recommended windows where both EDT and EST participants are within working hours (8 AM–6 PM).

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8 AM
8 AM
Best
9 AM
9 AM
Best
10 AM
10 AM
Best
11 AM
11 AM
Best
12 PM
12 PM
Best

Tip: When scheduling between EDT and EST, aim for the “Best” windows above. These times keep both parties within normal working hours, avoiding early-morning or late-evening fatigue. Note that one of these time zones observes Daylight Saving Time — the offset may shift ±1 hour around transition dates.

Frequently Asked Questions — EDT to EST

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is 1 hour behind Eastern Standard Time (EST). EDT is UTC-4 and EST is UTC-5. This offset may shift by ±1 hour during Daylight Saving Time transitions.