EST to NFDT Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Norfolk Island Time (NFDT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 15 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
00:35:04
Thursday, May 14, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Kingston · Norfolk Island Time
15:35:04
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+11 · UTC+11:00

Convert a specific time

From: EST (New York)
To: NFDT (Kingston)
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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
NFDT (Norfolk Island Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next spring forward
2026-10-04
Offset shift
UTC+11:00 → UTC+12:00

When can EST and NFDT meet?

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EST
NFDT
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.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 17:00–18:00 EST (08:00–09:00 NFDT).

Hour-by-hour EST to NFDT conversion table

EST time (New York)NFDT time (Kingston)Status
00:00 Thu15:00 ThuNFDT working
01:00 Thu16:00 ThuNFDT working
02:00 Thu17:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu18:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
04:00 Thu19:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
05:00 Thu20:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
06:00 Thu21:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
07:00 Thu22:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
08:00 Thu23:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
09:00 Thu00:00 FriEST working
10:00 Thu01:00 FriEST working
11:00 Thu02:00 FriEST working
12:00 Thu03:00 FriEST working
13:00 Thu04:00 FriEST working
14:00 Thu05:00 FriEST working
15:00 Thu06:00 FriEST working
16:00 Thu07:00 FriEST working
17:00 Thu08:00 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu09:00 FriNFDT working
19:00 Thu10:00 FriNFDT working
20:00 Thu11:00 FriNFDT working
21:00 Thu12:00 FriNFDT working
22:00 Thu13:00 FriNFDT working
23:00 Thu14:00 FriNFDT working

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
Norfolk Island Time (NFDT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Norfolk
Current UTC offset
UTC+11:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+11
Major cities in this zone
Kingston

Sun today in New York and Kingston

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

Related converters

NFDT to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to NFDTGMT to NFDTUTC to NFDTCET to NFDTIST to NFDT
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Kingston.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and NFDT right now?+
NFDT (Norfolk Island Time) is currently 15 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 NFDT observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. NFDT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and NFDT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 17:00–18:00 EST (08:00–09:00 NFDT).
What time is it in Kingston when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in New York (EST), it is 03:00 Fri in Kingston (NFDT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and NFDT?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. NFDT maps to "Pacific/Norfolk". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Kingston?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Kingston (NFDT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now NFDT is 15 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 NFDT?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and NFDT is UTC+11:00 (GMT+11). 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 NFDT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between EST and NFDT is 17:00–18:00 EST.