EST to NST Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Newfoundland Standard Time (NST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1h 30m ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
11:02:54
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
St. John's · Newfoundland Standard Time
12:32:54
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-2:30 · UTC-02:30

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From: EST (New York)
To: NST (St. John's)
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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
NST (Newfoundland Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-02:30 → UTC-03:30

When can EST and NST 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.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–15:00 EST (10:30–16:30 NST).

Hour-by-hour EST to NST conversion table

EST time (New York)NST time (St. John's)Status
00:00 Wed01:30 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed02:30 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed03:30 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed04:30 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed05:30 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed06:30 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed07:30 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed08:30 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed09:30 WedNST working
09:00 Wed10:30 WedBoth at work
10:00 Wed11:30 WedBoth at work
11:00 Wed12:30 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed13:30 WedBoth at work
13:00 Wed14:30 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed15:30 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed16:30 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed17:30 WedEST working
17:00 Wed18:30 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed19:30 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed20:30 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed21:30 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed22:30 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed23:30 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed00:30 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
Newfoundland Standard Time (NST)
IANA identifier
America/St_Johns
Current UTC offset
UTC-02:30
Current abbreviation
GMT-2:30
Major cities in this zone
St. John's

Sun today in New York and St. John's

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

Related converters

NST to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to NSTGMT to NSTUTC to NSTCET to NSTIST to NST
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in St. John's.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and NST right now?+
NST (Newfoundland Standard Time) is currently 1h 30m 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 NST observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. NST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and NST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–15:00 EST (10:30–16:30 NST), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in St. John's when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in New York (EST), it is 13:30 Wed in St. John's (NST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and NST?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. NST maps to "America/St_Johns". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind St. John's?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind St. John's (NST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now NST is 1h 30m 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 NST?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and NST is UTC-02:30 (GMT-2:30). 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 NST?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–15:00 EST.