EST to PGT Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Papua New Guinea Time (PGT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 14 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
04:12:44
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Port Moresby · Papua New Guinea Time
18:12:44
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00

Convert a specific time

From: EST (New York)
To: PGT (Port Moresby)
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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
PGT (Papua New Guinea Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while PGT does not. The 14-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST and PGT meet?

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PGT
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 18:00–18:00 EST (08:00–08:00 PGT).

Hour-by-hour EST to PGT conversion table

EST time (New York)PGT time (Port Moresby)Status
00:00 Wed14:00 WedPGT working
01:00 Wed15:00 WedPGT working
02:00 Wed16:00 WedPGT working
03:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed23:00 WedEST working
10:00 Wed00:00 ThuEST working
11:00 Wed01:00 ThuEST working
12:00 Wed02:00 ThuEST working
13:00 Wed03:00 ThuEST working
14:00 Wed04:00 ThuEST working
15:00 Wed05:00 ThuEST working
16:00 Wed06:00 ThuEST working
17:00 Wed07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed09:00 ThuPGT working
20:00 Wed10:00 ThuPGT working
21:00 Wed11:00 ThuPGT working
22:00 Wed12:00 ThuPGT working
23:00 Wed13:00 ThuPGT 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
Papua New Guinea Time (PGT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Current UTC offset
UTC+10:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+10
Major cities in this zone
Port Moresby

Sun today in New York and Port Moresby

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

Related converters

PGT to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to PGTGMT to PGTUTC to PGTCET to PGTIST to PGT
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Port Moresby.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and PGT right now?+
PGT (Papua New Guinea Time) is currently 14 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 PGT observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. PGT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and PGT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 18:00–18:00 EST (08:00–08:00 PGT).
What time is it in Port Moresby when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in New York (EST), it is 02:00 Thu in Port Moresby (PGT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and PGT?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. PGT maps to "Pacific/Port_Moresby". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Port Moresby?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Port Moresby (PGT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PGT is 14 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 PGT?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and PGT is UTC+10:00 (GMT+10). 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 PGT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between EST and PGT is 18:00–18:00 EST.