EDT to EST Converter
Planning a call, a livestream or a premiere across time zones? Enter a date and an Eastern Daylight Time, and this free EDT to EST converter gives you the Eastern Standard Time equivalent right away. It works like a small generator: type a time in, get the EST time out.
From EDT (UTC-4)
To EST (UTC-5)
Pick a date and time to convert.
How the conversion works
EDT stands for Eastern Daylight Time, which is UTC-4. EST is Eastern Standard Time, which is UTC-5. That makes EST exactly one hour behind EDT, so converting from EDT to EST just means subtracting one hour.
The only catch is midnight. If you convert 12:30 AM EDT, the answer is 11:30 PM EST on the day before, and the tool shows that for you. Here are a few common times for quick reference:
| EDT | EST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:30 PM | 10:30 PM |
Frequently asked questions
What is the EDT to EST converter?
It's a simple online tool that turns a time in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) into the matching time in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Pick a date and a time, and the converter shows the EST equivalent right away, including the correct date if the conversion crosses midnight.
How do I use this EDT to EST converter online?
Choose the date and the EDT time you want to convert, or tap Use current EDT time to start from right now. The EST result appears instantly next to your input, and you can copy it with one click. There's nothing to download and nothing to sign up for.
Is this free EDT to EST converter really free?
Yes. It's completely free, with no account, no limit on how many times you convert, and no paid tier hiding behind it. Open the page and use it whenever you need it.
Is my data private when I use the converter?
Yes. The calculation happens entirely in your browser, so the dates and times you enter are never sent to a server or saved. When you close the page, everything you typed is gone.
What is the difference between EDT and EST?
EDT is UTC-4 and EST is UTC-5, so EST is exactly one hour behind EDT. To go from EDT to EST, subtract one hour: 3:00 PM EDT is 2:00 PM EST. This EDT to EST generator does that math for you and adjusts the date when the result lands on the previous day.