EST to PYT Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Paraguay Time (PYT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
00:23:58
Thursday, May 14, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Asunción · Paraguay Time
01:23:58
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

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From: EST (New York)
To: PYT (Asunción)
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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
PYT (Paraguay Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while PYT does not. The 1-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST and PYT meet?

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PYT
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 (10:00–16:00 PYT).

Hour-by-hour EST to PYT conversion table

EST time (New York)PYT time (Asunción)Status
00:00 Thu01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
04:00 Thu05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
05:00 Thu06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
06:00 Thu07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
07:00 Thu08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
08:00 Thu09:00 ThuPYT working
09:00 Thu10:00 ThuBoth at work
10:00 Thu11:00 ThuBoth at work
11:00 Thu12:00 ThuBoth at work
12:00 Thu13:00 ThuBoth at work
13:00 Thu14:00 ThuBoth at work
14:00 Thu15:00 ThuBoth at work
15:00 Thu16:00 ThuBoth at work
16:00 Thu17:00 ThuEST working
17:00 Thu18:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu19:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu20:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu21:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu22:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu23:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu00:00 FriOff-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
Paraguay Time (PYT)
IANA identifier
America/Asuncion
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Asunción

Sun today in New York and Asunción

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

Related converters

PYT to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to PYTGMT to PYTUTC to PYTCET to PYTIST to PYT
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Asunción.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and PYT right now?+
PYT (Paraguay Time) is currently 1 hour 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 PYT observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. PYT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and PYT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–15:00 EST (10:00–16:00 PYT), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Asunción when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in New York (EST), it is 13:00 Thu in Asunción (PYT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and PYT?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. PYT maps to "America/Asuncion". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Asunción?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Asunción (PYT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PYT is 1 hour 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 PYT?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and PYT 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 PYT?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–15:00 EST.