ET time now
Eastern Time
07:58
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
ET UTC−5
About ET
Eastern Time (ET) is 5 hours behind UTC. It is used in the eastern United States and Canada, switching between EST and EDT.
See also Eastern Standard Time (EST).
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Questions about ET
What does ET stand for?
ET stands for Eastern Time. It is used in the eastern United States and Canada, switching between EST and EDT.
What is the UTC offset of ET?
Eastern Time is currently UTC−5.
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