EST to FOT Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Faroe Islands Time (FOT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 5 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
13:01:47
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Tórshavn · Faroe Islands Time
18:01:47
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

Convert a specific time

From: EST (New York)
To: FOT (Tórshavn)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
FOT (Faroe Islands Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00

When can EST and FOT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in New York (EST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–11:00 EST (14:00–16:00 FOT).

Hour-by-hour EST to FOT conversion table

EST time (New York)FOT time (Tórshavn)Status
00:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed09:00 WedFOT working
05:00 Wed10:00 WedFOT working
06:00 Wed11:00 WedFOT working
07:00 Wed12:00 WedFOT working
08:00 Wed13:00 WedFOT working
09:00 Wed14:00 WedBoth at work
10:00 Wed15:00 WedBoth at work
11:00 Wed16:00 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed17:00 WedEST working
13:00 Wed18:00 WedEST working
14:00 Wed19:00 WedEST working
15:00 Wed20:00 WedEST working
16:00 Wed21:00 WedEST working
17:00 Wed22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
Faroe Islands Time (FOT)
IANA identifier
Atlantic/Faroe
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
Tórshavn

Sun today in New York and Tórshavn

New York
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:05
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 22m

Related converters

FOT to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to FOTGMT to FOTUTC to FOTCET to FOTIST to FOT
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Tórshavn.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and FOT right now?+
FOT (Faroe Islands Time) is currently 5 hours ahead EST (Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EST or FOT observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. FOT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and FOT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–11:00 EST (14:00–16:00 FOT), giving 3 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Tórshavn when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in New York (EST), it is 17:00 Wed in Tórshavn (FOT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and FOT?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. FOT maps to "Atlantic/Faroe". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Tórshavn?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Tórshavn (FOT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now FOT is 5 hours ahead EST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EST and FOT?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and FOT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both EST and FOT?+
Yes. There are 3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–11:00 EST.