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Eastern Time Now (ET)

The current Eastern time, whether that is EST or EDT right now.

Eastern Time is the most populous US zone, running from Maine down to Florida and west as far as Michigan and Indiana. It sits at UTC−05:00 as EST in winter and UTC−04:00 as EDT during daylight saving. The clock above shows whichever applies right now.

ET, EST and EDT are not interchangeable

ET is the year-round name. EST is the winter form and EDT the summer one, so writing "3 p.m. EST" for a July meeting is wrong by an hour in spirit if not always in practice. Using ET, or naming the city, avoids it entirely — see ET vs EST vs EDT.

Guides about Eastern Time

US time explained ET vs EST vs EDT: Which One Should You Write? ET is the year-round name for Eastern Time, EST is the winter half and EDT the summer half. Here is when each is correct and why the wrong one causes real confusion. 5 min read

More ustime.now pages

US Time Now The current time in all six US time zones at once, with offsets and dates. Central Time The current Central time, covering the middle third of the country. Mountain Time The current Mountain time — and how Arizona differs from the rest of the zone. Pacific Time The current Pacific time, three hours behind the east coast. Alaska & Hawaii Time The current time in Alaska and Hawaii — the two zones people forget when scheduling. Daylight Saving Dates When the clocks next change, calculated from the current federal rule.

Frequently asked questions

Is it EST or EDT right now?
The clock above shows the current offset. EDT applies from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November; EST covers the rest of the year.
Which states use Eastern Time?
Most of the east coast plus Michigan, Ohio, most of Indiana and Kentucky, and the eastern portions of several split states.