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EDT – Eastern Daylight Time

Current Offset:UTC-4(Daylight Time Active)

Timezone Overview

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is a time standard used across the North America region. The current local UTC offset is UTC-4. EDT (UTC-4) represents the daylight saving time period of Eastern Time (ET). When active, clocks advance one hour ahead of standard time (EST, UTC-5).

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Eastern Time (ET) Variant

Standard Time Counterpart: EST

EDT is the daylight-saving variant (UTC-4) of Eastern Time. During the standard-time period in autumn and winter, regions following Eastern Time return to Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5).

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EDT Timezone Details

Abbreviation
EDT
Standard Offset
UTC-5
Current Offset
UTC-4
Daylight Offset
UTC-4
DST Status
Active (Daylight)
IANA Identifier
America/New_York
Region
North America
Clock Changes
Seasonal (2x/year)

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Information

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) participates in daylight saving time adjustments. During the standard time period, clocks operate at UTC-5, and during the daylight saving period, clocks advance by 1 hour to UTC-4.

Standard Time
UTC-5
EST
Daylight Saving Time
UTC-4
EDT

Specific changeover dates depend on jurisdictional regulations. In North America transitions generally take place in March and November, in Europe transitions occur in late March and late October, and Southern Hemisphere zones transition between October and April.

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Major Cities in EDT Time

Representative cities currently observing Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) with their live local times.

15 major cities listed
CityCountryCurrent TimeCurrent Offset
New YorkUnited States2:19 AMUTC-4
PhiladelphiaUnited States2:19 AMUTC-4
JacksonvilleUnited States2:19 AMUTC-4
ColumbusUnited States2:19 AMUTC-4
CharlotteUnited States2:19 AMUTC-4
Washington DCUnited States2:19 AMUTC-4
BostonUnited States2:19 AMUTC-4
DetroitUnited States2:19 AMUTC-4
BaltimoreUnited States2:19 AMUTC-4
AtlantaUnited States2:19 AMUTC-4
MiamiUnited States2:19 AMUTC-4
RaleighUnited States2:19 AMUTC-4
TampaUnited States2:19 AMUTC-4
TorontoCanada2:19 AMUTC-4
MontrealCanada2:19 AMUTC-4

Countries & Territories Represented

United StatesCanada

EDT Time Zone Converters

Convert EDT to other major international time zones with live clocks.

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EDT to IST
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IST to EDT
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Other North America Timezones

EST
UTC-5
CST
UTC-6
CDT
UTC-5
MST
UTC-7
MDT
UTC-6
PST
UTC-8

Frequently Asked Questions about EDT

Accurate, factual answers regarding Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and its seasonal schedule.

What is EDT and what does it stand for?

EDT stands for Eastern Daylight Time. It is a civil time standard used in North America with a standard offset of UTC-5 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Its current offset is UTC-4.

Does EDT observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

Yes, Eastern Daylight Time participates in seasonal daylight saving time shifts. Standard time is UTC-5 and daylight saving time is UTC-4. Clocks in this zone are currently advancing for daylight saving time.

What is the difference between EDT and EST?

EDT is the daylight-saving variant (UTC-4) of Eastern Time. During the standard-time period in autumn and winter, regions following Eastern Time return to Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5).

Which major cities use EDT?

Major cities operating in or aligned with Eastern Daylight Time include New York (United States), Philadelphia (United States), Jacksonville (United States), Columbus (United States), Charlotte (United States), among others.

How do I convert EDT to another timezone?

To convert EDT (UTC-4) to your local time or another zone, calculate the hour difference between your local UTC offset and UTC-4. You can also use the live interactive converters listed on this page for instant side-by-side time comparisons.