EST vs EDT: which one is New York on?
EST is UTC−5. EDT is UTC−4. New York uses EDT from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, and EST the rest of the year. Type a time below to check what someone meant.
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- Check whether an 8pm EST announcement in October means 8pm or 9pm New York time.
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Checked Saturday, October 24, 2026
New York is on EDT on that date, not EST. The two readings are an hour apart.
| Year | EDT starts (2:00 AM) | EST returns (2:00 AM) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| 2027 | Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Sunday, November 7, 2027 |
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Quick answers
What is the difference between EST and EDT?
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC−5. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is UTC−4, one hour ahead. Both are New York time at different parts of the year.
When does New York switch between EST and EDT?
Clocks go forward to EDT at 2:00 AM on the second Sunday in March and back to EST at 2:00 AM on the first Sunday in November. The table above lists the exact dates.
Is 8pm EST the same as 8pm ET?
Only while New York is on EST. During daylight saving time, 8pm EST (UTC−5) is 9pm EDT, which is 9pm on New York clocks. Most people who write 8pm EST in summer mean 8pm New York time, so ask or write ET.
Should I write EST, EDT, or ET?
Write ET when you mean whatever New York clocks show. Write EST or EDT only when the date matches. For mixed audiences, add the UTC offset, like 8:00 PM ET (UTC−4).
Does the same apply to PST/PDT, CST/CDT, and MST/MDT?
Yes. US Pacific, Central, and Mountain time switch on the same dates as Eastern, at 2:00 AM local time. Arizona, outside the Navajo Nation, stays on MST all year.