UNIX Timestamp to US Eastern

Convert UNIX timestamps, epoch times, and ISO dates to US Eastern (EST/EDT). Current offset: UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT). Eastern Time observes DST from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

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About US Eastern

IANA Name
America/New_York
Abbreviation
EST/EDT
UTC Offset
UTC-5 (winter) / UTC-4 (summer)
Region
North America
Major Cities
New York, Washington DC, Boston, Atlanta, Miami
Daylight Saving
Yes

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between EST and EDT?

EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5 and used in winter. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is UTC-4 and used in summer during daylight saving.

When does Eastern Time switch to EDT?

Eastern Time springs forward to EDT on the second Sunday of March at 2:00 AM, and falls back to EST on the first Sunday of November.

Which US cities use Eastern Time?

New York, Washington DC, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Detroit, and Toronto all use Eastern Time. It covers the entire US East Coast.

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