What is ET?
A seasonal North American time zone that automatically switches between EST and EDT.
- Full name
- Eastern Time
- Abbreviation
- ET
- Definition type
- Seasonal IANA time zone
- IANA time zone
- America/New_York
Time Zone Guide
Current ET Time
Eastern Time
View the current local time, active UTC offset, regions and daylight-saving behavior for Eastern Time.
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Live local time
ET · Eastern Time
Coverage
Where is ET used?
This definition is associated with the following countries or regions:
United StatesCanada
Daylight-saving behavior
Eastern Time follows seasonal clock rules. Its active offset is calculated for the selected date.
Converters
Popular ET conversions
Convert ET to other popular time-zone definitions and fixed offsets.
FAQ
ET time FAQ
Common questions about Eastern Time, its UTC offset, regions and daylight-saving behavior.
What is ET?
ET stands for Eastern Time. A seasonal North American time zone that automatically switches between EST and EDT.
What is the current UTC offset for ET?
The active offset for ET on this date is UTC-04:00.
Does ET use daylight saving time?
Eastern Time uses seasonal clock rules. TimeInOne calculates its active offset from America/New_York for the selected date.
Where is ET used?
ET is associated with United States, Canada. Time-zone abbreviations can sometimes be ambiguous, so TimeInOne uses the definition displayed on this page.
Is ET a fixed time zone?
ET is represented by the IANA time zone America/New_York. Its active UTC offset can change according to daylight-saving rules.