Offset
The time difference between Eastern Time and Eastern European Time is 7 hours.
Eastern Time (EDT) is behind Eastern European Time (EEST).
EDT: UTC-4
EEST: UTC+3
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–10 AM in Eastern Time (4 PM–5 PM in Eastern European Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 9:00 AM Eastern Time (4:00 PM Eastern European Time).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
United States
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
- Presidents DayMon, Feb 16
- Memorial DayMon, May 25
- Juneteenth National Independence DayFri, Jun 19
- Independence DayFri, Jul 3
- Labour DayMon, Sep 7
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
- Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
- Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
Finland
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- EpiphanyTue, Jan 6
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- May DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- PentecostSun, May 24
- Midsummer EveFri, Jun 19
- Midsummer DaySat, Jun 20
- All Saints' DaySat, Oct 31
- Independence DaySun, Dec 6
- Christmas EveThu, Dec 24
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
Eastern Time is also known as EST, or EDT. To call United States, dial +1.
Eastern European Time is also known as EET, or EEST. To call Finland, dial +358.
Eastern European Time is approximately 4,100 miles northeast of Eastern Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| EST | EET | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 6:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 6:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Both zones observe daylight saving time, but they transition on different dates.
Eastern Time: next transition on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Eastern European Time: next transition on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
For approximately 7 days between transitions, the offset between Eastern Time and Eastern European Time differs from its typical value. Recurring meetings during this window will shift by one hour.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:27 AM
- Sunset
- 8:24 PM
- Day length
- 14h 58m
- Sunrise
- 4:04 AM
- Sunset
- 10:36 PM
- Day length
- 18h 32m
Daylight overlap: 10h 9m — 5:27 AM–3:36 PM in Eastern Time (12:27 PM–10:36 PM in Eastern European Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Eastern Time
Cities in Eastern European Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Eastern Time
- EWR
- HPN
- JFK
- LGA
- TEB
- ILG
- PHL
- TTN
- CLT
- USA
Airports in Eastern European Time
- HEL
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am EST in EET?
- 9:00 am EST is 4:00 pm EET.
- What is 12:00 pm EST in EET?
- 12:00 pm EST is 7:00 pm EET.
- What is 12:30 pm EST in EET?
- 12:30 pm EST is 7:30 pm EET.
- What is 2:00 pm EST in EET?
- 2:00 pm EST is 9:00 pm EET.
- What is 5:00 pm EST in EET?
- 5:00 pm EST is 12:00 am EET, the next day.
- What is 11:30 pm EST in EET?
- 11:30 pm EST is 6:30 am EET, the next day.