World Timezones

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Newfoundland Time2:05 amFri, Jun 5
Newfoundland TimeNDT
North America · UTC-2:30
2:05 amFri, Jun 5
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Eastern TimeEDT
North America · UTC-4
12:35 amFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Newfoundland Time and Eastern Time is 1.5 hours.

1.5 hours

Newfoundland Time (NDT) is ahead of Eastern Time (EDT).

NDT: UTC-2:30

EDT: UTC-4

Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 11 AM–5 PM in Newfoundland Time (9 AM–3 PM in Eastern Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 2:00 PM Newfoundland Time (12:30 PM Eastern 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.

Canada

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Victoria DayMon, May 18
  • Canada DayWed, Jul 1
  • Labour DayMon, Sep 7
  • National Day for Truth and ReconciliationWed, Sep 30
  • ThanksgivingMon, Oct 12
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

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

About these zones

Newfoundland Time is also known as NST, or NDT. To call Canada, dial +1.

Eastern Time is also known as EST, or EDT. To call United States, dial +1.

Eastern Time is approximately 1,150 miles west of Newfoundland Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

NSTESTDay
12:00 am10:30 pm-1 day
1:00 am11:30 pm-1 day
2:00 am12:30 amSame day
3:00 am1:30 amSame day
4:00 am2:30 amSame day
5:00 am3:30 amSame day
6:00 am4:30 amSame day
7:00 am5:30 amSame day
8:00 am6:30 amSame day
9:00 am7:30 amSame day
10:00 am8:30 amSame day
11:00 am9:30 amSame day
12:00 pm10:30 amSame day
1:00 pm11:30 amSame day
2:00 pm12:30 pmSame day
3:00 pm1:30 pmSame day
4:00 pm2:30 pmSame day
5:00 pm3:30 pmSame day
6:00 pm4:30 pmSame day
7:00 pm5:30 pmSame day
8:00 pm6:30 pmSame day
9:00 pm7:30 pmSame day
10:00 pm8:30 pmSame day
11:00 pm9:30 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Both Newfoundland Time and Eastern Time observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.

Next transition: Sunday, November 1, 2026 (fall back).

Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Newfoundland Time
Sunrise
5:06 AM
Sunset
8:54 PM
Day length
15h 48m
Eastern Time
Sunrise
5:27 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Day length
14h 58m

Daylight overlap: 13h 58m — 6:57 AM–8:54 PM in Newfoundland Time (5:27 AM–7:24 PM in Eastern Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

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

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am NST in EST?
9:00 am NST is 7:30 am EST.
What is 12:00 pm NST in EST?
12:00 pm NST is 10:30 am EST.
What is 12:30 pm NST in EST?
12:30 pm NST is 11:00 am EST.
What is 2:00 pm NST in EST?
2:00 pm NST is 12:30 pm EST.
What is 5:00 pm NST in EST?
5:00 pm NST is 3:30 pm EST.
What is 11:30 pm NST in EST?
11:30 pm NST is 10:00 pm EST.