Dec 26, 2025 · Exact time now, time zone, time difference, sunrise/sunset time and key facts for Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This time zone is in use during standard time in: North America, Caribbean, Central America.

3 days ago · Use these time zone converters to instantly find the time in another location when it's a specific time in EST. Simply click one of the converter links to see a live conversion.

4 days ago · EST time now. Current Eastern Standard Time (EST) now in USA and Canada. Time-time.net for current time information of cities around the world.

2 days ago · Check exact current time and discover the key facts about Eastern Standard Time.

2 days ago · Discover everything about the EST time zone, including its current time, UTC offset, and the countries that observe EST.

What does it refer to? The Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, refers to the standard time on the 5th time zone west of the Greenwich Meridian. This time zone is reckoned 75 degrees …