Time-zone abbreviation
EDT time now
EDT has several regional meanings. Compare the current time, UTC offset and IANA rule set before scheduling.
Eastern Daylight Time
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
EDT is ambiguous. It has 2 represented meanings on this page. Use a city or IANA identifier for conversion.
Regional definitions
What EDT can mean
Current abbreviations and offsets are calculated for this instant. A regional zone may be in a different seasonal phase today.
Eastern Daylight Time
North America7:34 AM
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Eastern Time
North America7:34 AM
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
| Meaning | Current abbreviation | UTC offset | Rule set | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Daylight Time North America | Eastern Daylight Time | UTC-04:00 | Fixed offset | The UTC-04:00 daylight-time phase of Eastern Time. |
| Eastern Time North America | EDT | UTC-04:00 | America/New_York | A regional zone that uses EDT during its daylight-saving period. |
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EDT time-zone questions
What does EDT mean?
On this page EDT can refer to Eastern Daylight Time, Eastern Time. The intended meaning depends on the region and date.
Is EDT a unique time zone?
No.
Can the UTC offset for EDT change?
A fixed abbreviation entry has a fixed offset, but a geographic regional time zone can switch abbreviations or offsets under daylight-saving rules.
What should I enter in the time converter?
Use a city or an IANA time-zone identifier when an abbreviation is ambiguous. This avoids silently choosing the wrong region.
