EDT — Eastern Daylight Time

UTC-4 · Active March–November · Daylight Saving version of EST

ET — Eastern Daylight Time
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EDT UTC-4EDT UTC-4 (DST)

Time Zone Facts

Standard Offset
UTC-4
DST Offset
UTC-4
Standard Abbr
EDT
DST Abbr
EDT
IANA Identifier
America/New_York
DST Schedule
EDT is the summer name for Eastern Time. During winter, the same states observe EST (UTC-5). EDT is 1 hour ahead of EST and 4 hours behind GMT.

States in ET — Eastern Daylight Time

ConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIndiana (most)MaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkNorth CarolinaOhioPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaVermontVirginiaWashington D.C.West Virginia

Major Cities in ET

New York CityMiamiAtlantaBostonWashington D.C.PhiladelphiaCharlotteDetroit

Daylight Saving Time

EDT is the summer name for Eastern Time. During winter, the same states observe EST (UTC-5). EDT is 1 hour ahead of EST and 4 hours behind GMT.

Clocks spring forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM on the second Sunday in March, changing from EDT (UTC-4) to EDT (UTC-4).

Clocks fall back 1 hour at 2:00 AM on the first Sunday in November, returning from EDT (UTC-4) to EDT (UTC-4).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDT time right now?
EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is UTC-4. It is the daylight saving version of EST (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-5). EDT is active from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. During this period, the US East Coast is at UTC-4 — 4 hours behind GMT.
What is the difference between EST and EDT?
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5 and applies in winter (November to March). EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is UTC-4 and applies in summer (March to November). EDT is 1 hour ahead of EST. New York, for example, uses EST in winter and EDT in summer — but is always referred to as "Eastern Time" (ET).
Is it EST or EDT right now?
From the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, the US East Coast observes EDT (UTC-4). From the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March, it observes EST (UTC-5). In 2026: EDT runs from March 8 to November 1. The live clock on this page shows the current Eastern Time with the correct abbreviation.
Is EDT the same as CDT?
No. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is UTC-4. CDT (Central Daylight Time) is UTC-5. EDT is 1 hour ahead of CDT. They are both "daylight time" versions of their respective standard zones but at different UTC offsets.
How many hours behind is EDT from GMT?
EDT (UTC-4) is 4 hours behind GMT/UTC. When it is 12:00 PM GMT, it is 8:00 AM EDT. This is 1 hour less than EST (UTC-5), which is 5 hours behind GMT.

Related Time Zones

EST — Eastern Standard TimeCDT — Central Daylight TimeCST — Central Standard TimePST — Pacific Standard TimeEST to PST ConverterPST to EST ConverterDaylight Saving Time 2026Time Zone Converter
EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is UTC-4. Active from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. Outside this window, Eastern Time zones observe EST (UTC-5).