Current Time in US/Eastern Time Zone
IANA Name: US/Eastern
Standard Offset: UTC −05:00
Daylight Saving: Yes
DST Offset: UTC −04:00
DST Abbreviation: EDT
Currently Observing DST: Yes ✅
The US/Eastern time zone at a glance
| Right now | 07:30 on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC-04:00 (4 hours behind UTC) |
| Abbreviation | EDT |
| Daylight saving | Yes - Clocks change twice a year |
| Region | US |
What time is it in US/Eastern?
The current local time in the US/Eastern zone is 07:30 on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. The clock above updates every second. This zone runs on EDT, which is UTC-04:00 - That's 4 hours behind UTC.
Does it change for daylight saving time?
Yes. US/Eastern uses daylight saving time, so the clocks move forward one hour in spring and back one hour in autumn. Right now it is on summer (daylight saving) time. Because of this, its UTC offset is not the same all year. New to clock changes? Read our plain-English guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert US/Eastern time
Use the live clock for exact seconds, but for quick planning: 12:00 UTC = 08:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 13:00 UTC. These examples use today's EDT offset, so they automatically reflect whether daylight saving is active now.
Use US/Eastern when software asks for a time zone
US/Eastern is the exact IANA identifier for this rule set. Use it in calendars, code, schedules, and travel planning instead of only writing UTC-04:00, because a plain UTC offset does not describe daylight-saving rules or future legal changes.
Where is US/Eastern time used?
It is the official local time in United States.
Best next checks for US/Eastern
For a real-world meeting, compare US/Eastern with a city page or use the time zone converter. For a reminder on your own device, set an online alarm after you confirm the local date and time.
💡 Tip: Setting up a call with someone in United States? Remember they are on UTC-04:00. Check the live clock above before you pick a time, then compare nearby city pages for local context.
The US/Eastern time zone - Frequently asked questions
What is the US/Eastern time zone?
US/Eastern is a time zone in the US region. It runs on EDT, which is UTC-04:00.
What is the UTC offset of US/Eastern?
US/Eastern is UTC-04:00 right now - 4 hours behind UTC. The offset shifts by an hour for part of the year because of daylight saving time.
Does US/Eastern use daylight saving time?
Yes. The clocks move forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn.
Which countries use US/Eastern time?
It is used in United States.
How Alarm.now reads US/Eastern
IANA rule set and current offset
US/Eastern is treated as an IANA time-zone identifier, not just a short abbreviation. That means the page can connect the live clock to its UTC offset, standard abbreviation EST, daylight abbreviation EDT, and any daylight-saving rule changes.
Best use cases
Use this page when software, calendars, or travel plans ask for the exact IANA zone. For a place-based view, follow the linked country and city clocks above, or compare zones with the time zone converter.