EST to EDT Time

An EST to EDT Time Converter is a tool used to convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). These two time designations apply to the same U.S. time zone but differ based on whether Daylight Saving Time (DST) is in effect.

• EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC -5:00
• EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is UTC -4:00
• The difference is 1 hour — EDT is 1 hour ahead of EST.

This conversion is particularly important for scheduling in spring and summer months when regions observing DST switch from EST to EDT.

Time Difference:

EDT is 1 hour ahead of EST

(For example, if it's 9:00 AM EST, it's 10:00 AM EDT)

Common Uses for EST to EDT Conversion:

• Event Planning: Adjusting times for spring/summer events during Daylight Saving Time.
• Broadcasting: Synchronizing live TV/radio/webinar schedules.
• Travel & Airlines: Coordinating flight times during time zone changes.
• Academic Institutions: Managing class or exam times during DST periods.
• Remote Work: Ensuring correct timing for meetings across standard and daylight time.

Key Features of EST to EDT Time Converter:

• Accurate DST Transition: Accounts for when Daylight Saving Time starts and ends.
• Real-Time Updates: Automatically adjusts for the time shift each year.
• Simple UI: Easy for everyone to use — from students to professionals.
• Instant Calculation: No manual math — just enter your EST time and get the EDT result.
• Widely Applicable: Used by businesses, broadcasters, travellers, and digital platforms.
• Reliable and Fast: Perfect for time-sensitive operations.

Here’s how to use the EST to EDT Time Converter:



Select the Base Time Zone (EST)

Choose Eastern Standard Time (EST) as your starting zone.

Select the Target Time Zone (EDT)

Choose Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) as the destination zone.

Enter the Time

Type in the EST time you want to convert (e.g., “8:00 AM”).

View the Result

The converter will add one hour and show the equivalent EDT time.

Use the Converted Time

Apply the result to meetings, schedules, or digital applications during DST months.

1 hour difference between EST and EDT

Example 1:

• EST Time: 6:00 AM
• EDT Time: 7:00 AM

Example 2:

• EST Time: 3:30 PM
• EDT Time: 4:30 PM

Tip: Just add 1 hour to EST to get the correct EDT time during DST.

EST to EDT Conversion Reference Table

EST Time

EDT Time

12:00 AM

1:00 AM

3:00 AM

4:00 AM

6:00 AM

7:00 AM

9:00 AM

10:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

9:00 PM

10:00 PM

11:00 PM

12:00 AM

Steps to Convert EST to EDT:

• Add 1 hour to the given EST time

Formula:



EDT Time = EST Time + 1 hour