EST to LINT Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Line Islands Time (LINT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 18 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
11:11:42
Monday, May 11, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Kiritimati · Line Islands Time
05:11:42
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+14 · UTC+14:00

Convert a specific time

From: EST (New York)
To: LINT (Kiritimati)
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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
LINT (Line Islands Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while LINT does not. The 18-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST and LINT 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.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 15:00–16:00 EST (09:00–10:00 LINT).

Hour-by-hour EST to LINT conversion table

EST time (New York)LINT time (Kiritimati)Status
00:00 Mon18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon20:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon21:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon22:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon00:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon01:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon02:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon03:00 TueEST working
10:00 Mon04:00 TueEST working
11:00 Mon05:00 TueEST working
12:00 Mon06:00 TueEST working
13:00 Mon07:00 TueEST working
14:00 Mon08:00 TueEST working
15:00 Mon09:00 TueBoth at work
16:00 Mon10:00 TueBoth at work
17:00 Mon11:00 TueLINT working
18:00 Mon12:00 TueLINT working
19:00 Mon13:00 TueLINT working
20:00 Mon14:00 TueLINT working
21:00 Mon15:00 TueLINT working
22:00 Mon16:00 TueLINT working
23:00 Mon17:00 TueOff-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
Line Islands Time (LINT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Kiritimati
Current UTC offset
UTC+14:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+14
Major cities in this zone
Kiritimati

Sun today in New York and Kiritimati

New York
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
20:03
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 18m

Related converters

LINT to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to LINTGMT to LINTUTC to LINTCET to LINTIST to LINT
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Kiritimati.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and LINT right now?+
LINT (Line Islands Time) is currently 18 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 LINT observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. LINT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and LINT?+
The strongest overlap is 15:00–16:00 EST (09:00–10:00 LINT), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Kiritimati when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in New York (EST), it is 06:00 Tue in Kiritimati (LINT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and LINT?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. LINT maps to "Pacific/Kiritimati". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Kiritimati?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Kiritimati (LINT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now LINT is 18 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 LINT?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and LINT is UTC+14:00 (GMT+14). 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 LINT?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 15:00–16:00 EST.