EDT Time - Current Time in Eastern Daylight Time
Current time in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Live clock showing exact time in EDT with time zone information and comparison with other major cities.
EDT Time Zone Information
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time / Eastern Daylight Time
Abbreviation: EST/EDT
UTC Offset: UTC-5 (EST), UTC-4 (EDT)
Daylight Saving: Observed
Summer: EDT (UTC-4)
Winter: EST (UTC-5)
Region: North America
Time Comparison with Other Cities
| City | Current Time | Time Zone | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDT | Loading... | EST/EDT | UTC-5/-4 |
| New York | Loading... | EST/EDT | UTC-5/-4 |
| London | Loading... | GMT/BST | UTC+0/+1 |
| Los Angeles | Loading... | PST/PDT | UTC-8/-7 |
| Sydney | Loading... | AEST/AEDT | UTC+10/+11 |
| UTC | Loading... | UTC | UTC+0 |
About Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time zone used in the Eastern United States and Canada. It is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-4). EDT is observed from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Eastern Standard Time (EST) vs. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
During the winter months, the Eastern Time Zone observes Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is UTC-5. On the second Sunday of March, clocks are moved forward by one hour to EDT (UTC-4). On the first Sunday of November, clocks are moved back by one hour to EST.
Business Hours in EDT
Typical business hours in the EDT zone are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This time zone is crucial for financial markets and major business centers in North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is EDT?
EDT stands for Eastern Daylight Time, which is UTC-4. It is the daylight saving time observed in the Eastern Time Zone of North America.
When does EDT start and end?
EDT starts on the second Sunday in March, when clocks move forward by one hour. It ends on the first Sunday in November, when clocks move back by one hour to Eastern Standard Time (EST).
What is the time difference between EDT and other major cities?
EDT is 1 hour ahead of CST, 3 hours ahead of PDT, 5 hours behind London (GMT), 13 hours behind Tokyo (JST), and 14 hours behind Sydney (AEST). These differences may vary during other countries' daylight saving periods.