EDT: Eastern Daylight Time
12:14 am EDT
UTC−4
EDT stands for Eastern Daylight Time, 4 hours behind UTC (UTC−4). It is used in summer in the eastern US and Canada.
In use
EDT is New York’s summer clock. New York is on EDT now, until Sunday, November 1, 2026, when it switches to EST (UTC−5).
Daylight saving
EDT itself never moves: it is always UTC−4. The places that use it switch to EST in winter.
Next changes in New York
| Date | Change | Switches to |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Back 1 hour | EST UTC−5 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Forward 1 hour | EDT UTC−4 |
Cities on EDT in summer
- New YorkEDT now
- Washington, D.C.EDT now
- WilmingtonEDT now
- BostonEDT now
- MiamiEDT now
- TorontoEDT now
- MontréalEDT now
Convert EDT
Questions
What does EDT stand for?
Eastern Daylight Time.
What time is it in EDT now?
It’s 12:14 am EDT (UTC−4). EDT is New York’s summer clock. New York is on EDT now, until Sunday, November 1, 2026, when it switches to EST (UTC−5).
Does EDT change for daylight saving?
EDT itself never moves: it is always UTC−4. The places that use it switch to EST in winter.
Is EDT the same as EST?
No. EDT is UTC−4 and EST is UTC−5, an hour apart. New York is on EST in winter and EDT in summer.