Offset
The time difference between Eastern Time and Milan is 6 hours.
Eastern Time (EDT) is behind Milan (CEST).
EDT: UTC-4
CEST: UTC+2
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–11 AM in Eastern Time (3 PM–5 PM in Milan).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time (4:00 PM Milan).
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
Italy
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- EpiphanyTue, Jan 6
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Liberation DaySat, Apr 25
- International Workers DayFri, May 1
- Republic DayTue, Jun 2
- Assumption DaySat, Aug 15
- St. Francis of Assisi's DaySun, Oct 4
- All Saints DaySun, Nov 1
- Immaculate ConceptionTue, Dec 8
- 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.
Milan uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Italy, dial +39.
Milan is approximately 4,000 miles northeast of Eastern Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| EST | Milan | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 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.
Milan: next transition on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
For approximately 7 days between transitions, the offset between Eastern Time and Milan 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
- 5:25 AM
- Sunset
- 8:27 PM
- Day length
- 15h 2m
- Sunrise
- 5:36 AM
- Sunset
- 9:12 PM
- Day length
- 15h 36m
Daylight overlap: 9h 46m — 5:25 AM–3:12 PM in Eastern Time (11:25 AM–9:12 PM in Milan). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Eastern Time
Other cities in Central 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 Central European Time
- CIA
- FCO
- BGY
- LIN
- MXP
- NAP
- FLR
- TSF
- VCE
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am EST in Milan?
- 9:00 am EST is 3:00 pm Milan.
- What is 12:00 pm EST in Milan?
- 12:00 pm EST is 6:00 pm Milan.
- What is 12:30 pm EST in Milan?
- 12:30 pm EST is 6:30 pm Milan.
- What is 2:00 pm EST in Milan?
- 2:00 pm EST is 8:00 pm Milan.
- What is 5:00 pm EST in Milan?
- 5:00 pm EST is 11:00 pm Milan.
- What is 11:30 pm EST in Milan?
- 11:30 pm EST is 5:30 am Milan, the next day.