Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
EDT is UTC-4. Current Eastern Time (US & Canada) and when EDT applies.
Eastern Time (US & Canada) now
--:--:--
Saturday, September 19, 2026
EDTUTC-4
Eastern Time is on EDT right now
Exact EDT (UTC-4) time now: --:--:--
About EDT
- Full Name
- Eastern Daylight Time
- Abbreviation
- EDT
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- Eastern Time is on
- Daylight Time (EDT)
- Daylight Saving Time
- Eastern Time: Ends Nov 1, 2026 · switches between EST and EDT
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is UTC-4. It is the daylight saving time used on Eastern Time from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. The rest of the year the same places use Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5).
Where EDT is used
Switches between EST and EDT
- New York, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Miami and most of the eastern United States
- Most of Ontario and Quebec, Canada (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal)
Major Cities in Eastern Time
New York--:--EDTOttawa--:--EDT
Toronto--:--EDTJacksonville--:--EDTMontreal--:--EDTPhiladelphia--:--EDTWashington, D.C.--:--EDTAtlanta--:--EDTBaltimore--:--EDTBoston--:--EDTBrampton--:--EDTBuffalo--:--EDTEach city shows its own current abbreviation, so places on daylight saving time are labelled accordingly.
EDT vs Other Time Zones
| Comparison | By definition | Right now (local clocks) |
|---|---|---|
| EDT to EST | -1 hour | Same region |
| EDT to CDT | -1 hour | -1 hour |
| EDT to PDT | -3 hours | -3 hours |
| EDT to IST | +9 hours 30 minutes | +9 hours 30 minutes |
| EDT to UTC | +4 hours | +4 hours |
“By definition” compares the fixed offsets of the abbreviations. “Right now” compares the actual local time in each region today, including daylight saving time.
EDT FAQs
What is EDT?
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is UTC-4. It is the daylight saving time used on Eastern Time from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. The rest of the year the same places use Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5).
What is the UTC offset of EDT?
EDT is always UTC-4. When Eastern Time is not on daylight saving time, it uses EST (UTC-5) instead.
Is it EDT or EST right now?
Eastern Time is on EDT right now. EDT is UTC-4. Eastern Time switches to EST (UTC-5) on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM.
When does Eastern Time switch between EST and EDT?
In 2026, Eastern Time switches to EDT on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM (clocks go forward 1 hour) and back on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM (clocks go back 1 hour).
Is EDT used all year anywhere?
No major region uses EDT all year. It is only in effect during daylight saving time; the rest of the year the same places use EST.