Eastern Daylight Time
UTC offset: UTC-04:00
Region: US and Canada
Example IANA zones: America/Detroit, America/Fort_Wayne, America/Grand_Turk
EDT Time Zone
EDT is Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00).
Definition
EDT is a time-zone abbreviation used in date/time schedules, travel, and software timestamps. Abbreviations can map to different regions and offsets, so they are less precise than IANA time zones.
For accurate conversion, use a specific zone like America/New_York or Europe/London instead of abbreviation-only input.
Offset and DST note
EDT is daylight saving time (summer). The standard counterpart is EST (UTC-05:00).
Common offsets for EDT: UTC-04:00.
Meanings
Convert EDT
Related offset pages
Related IANA zones
America/DetroitAmerica/Fort_WayneAmerica/Grand_TurkAmerica/Indiana/IndianapolisAmerica/Indiana/MarengoAmerica/Indiana/PetersburgAmerica/Indiana/VevayAmerica/Indiana/VincennesAmerica/Indiana/WinamacAmerica/IndianapolisAmerica/IqaluitAmerica/Kentucky/LouisvilleAmerica/Kentucky/MonticelloAmerica/LouisvilleAmerica/MontrealAmerica/NassauAmerica/New_YorkAmerica/NipigonAmerica/PangnirtungAmerica/Port-au-PrinceAmerica/Thunder_BayAmerica/TorontoCanada/EasternEST5EDT
Related abbreviations
Frequently asked questions
What does EDT mean?
EDT is Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00).
Is EDT ambiguous?
EDT is commonly used for a single primary meaning, but always verify region context.
How do I convert EDT to my local time?
Use the Time Zone Converter and select a specific city or IANA zone to avoid abbreviation ambiguity.