EST time now
Eastern Standard Time
07:58
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
EST UTC−5
About EST
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 5 hours behind UTC. It is used in the eastern United States and Canada in winter, and Panama, Jamaica and Peru all year.
See also Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
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Cities on UTC−5 right now
Questions about EST
What does EST stand for?
EST stands for Eastern Standard Time. It is used in the eastern United States and Canada in winter, and Panama, Jamaica and Peru all year.
What is the UTC offset of EST?
Eastern Standard Time is currently UTC−5.
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