EST to RET Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Réunion Time (RET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 8 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
08:01:20
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Saint-Denis · Réunion Time
16:01:20
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+4 · UTC+04:00

Convert a specific time

From: EST (New York)
To: RET (Saint-Denis)
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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
RET (Réunion Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while RET does not. The 8-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST and RET 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 08:00–10:00 EST (16:00–18:00 RET).

Hour-by-hour EST to RET conversion table

EST time (New York)RET time (Saint-Denis)Status
00:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed09:00 WedRET working
02:00 Wed10:00 WedRET working
03:00 Wed11:00 WedRET working
04:00 Wed12:00 WedRET working
05:00 Wed13:00 WedRET working
06:00 Wed14:00 WedRET working
07:00 Wed15:00 WedRET working
08:00 Wed16:00 WedRET working
09:00 Wed17:00 WedEST working
10:00 Wed18:00 WedEST working
11:00 Wed19:00 WedEST working
12:00 Wed20:00 WedEST working
13:00 Wed21:00 WedEST working
14:00 Wed22:00 WedEST working
15:00 Wed23:00 WedEST working
16:00 Wed00:00 ThuEST working
17:00 Wed01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed07:00 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
Réunion Time (RET)
IANA identifier
Indian/Reunion
Current UTC offset
UTC+04:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+4
Major cities in this zone
Saint-Denis

Sun today in New York and Saint-Denis

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

Related converters

RET to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to RETGMT to RETUTC to RETCET to RETIST to RET
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Saint-Denis.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and RET right now?+
RET (Réunion Time) is currently 8 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 RET observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. RET: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and RET?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–10:00 EST (16:00–18:00 RET).
What time is it in Saint-Denis when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in New York (EST), it is 20:00 Wed in Saint-Denis (RET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and RET?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. RET maps to "Indian/Reunion". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Saint-Denis?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Saint-Denis (RET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now RET is 8 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 RET?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and RET is UTC+04:00 (GMT+4). 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 RET?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between EST and RET is 08:00–10:00 EST.