EST to SST Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Samoa Standard Time (American) (SST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 7 hours behind.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
04:56:43
Monday, May 11, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Pago Pago · Samoa Standard Time (American)
21:56:43
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT-11 · UTC-11:00

Convert a specific time

From: EST (New York)
To: SST (Pago Pago)
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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
SST (Samoa Standard Time (American))
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while SST does not. The 7-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST and SST 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.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 16:00–16:00 EST (09:00–09:00 SST).

Hour-by-hour EST to SST conversion table

EST time (New York)SST time (Pago Pago)Status
00:00 Mon17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon02:00 MonEST working
10:00 Mon03:00 MonEST working
11:00 Mon04:00 MonEST working
12:00 Mon05:00 MonEST working
13:00 Mon06:00 MonEST working
14:00 Mon07:00 MonEST working
15:00 Mon08:00 MonEST working
16:00 Mon09:00 MonBoth at work
17:00 Mon10:00 MonSST working
18:00 Mon11:00 MonSST working
19:00 Mon12:00 MonSST working
20:00 Mon13:00 MonSST working
21:00 Mon14:00 MonSST working
22:00 Mon15:00 MonSST working
23:00 Mon16:00 MonSST 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
Samoa Standard Time (American) (SST)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Pago_Pago
Current UTC offset
UTC-11:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-11
Major cities in this zone
Pago Pago

Sun today in New York and Pago Pago

New York
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
20:03
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 18m

Related converters

SST to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to SSTGMT to SSTUTC to SSTCET to SSTIST to SST
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Pago Pago.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and SST right now?+
SST (Samoa Standard Time (American)) is currently 7 hours behind 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 SST observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. SST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and SST?+
The strongest overlap is 16:00–16:00 EST (09:00–09:00 SST), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Pago Pago when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in New York (EST), it is 05:00 Mon in Pago Pago (SST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and SST?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. SST maps to "Pacific/Pago_Pago". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Pago Pago?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Pago Pago (SST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now SST is 7 hours behind EST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EST and SST?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and SST 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 SST?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 16:00–16:00 EST.