EST to PONT Time Converter

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

New York · Eastern Standard Time
17:48:57
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Palikir · Pohnpei Time
08:48:57
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+11 · UTC+11:00

Convert a specific time

From: EST (New York)
To: PONT (Palikir)
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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
PONT (Pohnpei Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while PONT does not. The 15-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST and PONT 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.
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 PONT).

Hour-by-hour EST to PONT conversion table

EST time (New York)PONT time (Palikir)Status
00:00 Tue15:00 TuePONT working
01:00 Tue16:00 TuePONT working
02:00 Tue17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue00:00 WedEST working
10:00 Tue01:00 WedEST working
11:00 Tue02:00 WedEST working
12:00 Tue03:00 WedEST working
13:00 Tue04:00 WedEST working
14:00 Tue05:00 WedEST working
15:00 Tue06:00 WedEST working
16:00 Tue07:00 WedEST working
17:00 Tue08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue09:00 WedPONT working
19:00 Tue10:00 WedPONT working
20:00 Tue11:00 WedPONT working
21:00 Tue12:00 WedPONT working
22:00 Tue13:00 WedPONT working
23:00 Tue14:00 WedPONT 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
Pohnpei Time (PONT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Pohnpei
Current UTC offset
UTC+11:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+11
Major cities in this zone
Palikir

Sun today in New York and Palikir

New York
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
20:04
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 20m

Related converters

PONT to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to PONTGMT to PONTUTC to PONTCET to PONTIST to PONT
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Palikir.

Frequently asked questions

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