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EST
Eastern Standard Time
2:57:46 PM
12 Oct 2024
Local facts for Est
What is Eastern Standard Time (EST)?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is UTC-5:00. It is used in the eastern part of North America during the winter months.
Does Eastern Standard Time (EST) observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
Yes, Eastern Standard Time (EST) observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4:00) during the summer months.
Are there other countries or islands that share Eastern Standard Time (EST)?
Yes, Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5:00) is used in parts of Canada, the Bahamas, and certain Caribbean islands.
What is the difference between Eastern Standard Time (EST) and major world cities?
London (GMT/BST): EST is 5 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0:00) and 4 hours behind during British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1:00).
Tokyo (JST): EST is 14 hours behind Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9:00).
New Delhi (IST): EST is 10 hours and 30 minutes behind Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30).
Sydney (AEST/AEDT): EST is 15 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10:00) and 16 hours behind during Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00).
Los Angeles (PST/PDT): EST is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8:00) and 2 hours ahead during Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7:00).
Tokyo (JST): EST is 14 hours behind Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9:00).
New Delhi (IST): EST is 10 hours and 30 minutes behind Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30).
Sydney (AEST/AEDT): EST is 15 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10:00) and 16 hours behind during Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00).
Los Angeles (PST/PDT): EST is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8:00) and 2 hours ahead during Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7:00).