EST to MDT2 Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Madagascar Time (MDT2). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 7 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
03:49:49
Friday, May 22, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Antananarivo · Madagascar Time
10:49:49
Friday, May 22, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00

Convert a specific time

From: EST (New York)
To: MDT2 (Antananarivo)
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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
MDT2 (Madagascar Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while MDT2 does not. The 7-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST and MDT2 meet?

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MDT2
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.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–09:00 EST (16:00–16:00 MDT2).

Hour-by-hour EST to MDT2 conversion table

EST time (New York)MDT2 time (Antananarivo)Status
00:00 Fri07:00 FriOff-hours both sides
01:00 Fri08:00 FriOff-hours both sides
02:00 Fri09:00 FriMDT2 working
03:00 Fri10:00 FriMDT2 working
04:00 Fri11:00 FriMDT2 working
05:00 Fri12:00 FriMDT2 working
06:00 Fri13:00 FriMDT2 working
07:00 Fri14:00 FriMDT2 working
08:00 Fri15:00 FriMDT2 working
09:00 Fri16:00 FriBoth at work
10:00 Fri17:00 FriEST working
11:00 Fri18:00 FriEST working
12:00 Fri19:00 FriEST working
13:00 Fri20:00 FriEST working
14:00 Fri21:00 FriEST working
15:00 Fri22:00 FriEST working
16:00 Fri23:00 FriEST working
17:00 Fri00:00 SatOff-hours both sides
18:00 Fri01:00 SatOff-hours both sides
19:00 Fri02:00 SatOff-hours both sides
20:00 Fri03:00 SatOff-hours both sides
21:00 Fri04:00 SatOff-hours both sides
22:00 Fri05:00 SatOff-hours both sides
23:00 Fri06:00 SatOff-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
Madagascar Time (MDT2)
IANA identifier
Indian/Antananarivo
Current UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+3
Major cities in this zone
Antananarivo

Sun today in New York and Antananarivo

New York
Sunrise
05:34
Sunset
20:13
Solar noon
12:54
Daylight
14h 39m

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Antananarivo.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and MDT2 right now?+
MDT2 (Madagascar Time) is currently 7 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 MDT2 observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. MDT2: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and MDT2?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 EST (16:00–16:00 MDT2), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Antananarivo when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in New York (EST), it is 19:00 Fri in Antananarivo (MDT2).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and MDT2?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. MDT2 maps to "Indian/Antananarivo". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Antananarivo?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Antananarivo (MDT2) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now MDT2 is 7 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 MDT2?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and MDT2 is UTC+03:00 (GMT+3). 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 MDT2?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 EST.