EST to WEST Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Western European Summer Time (WEST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 5 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
04:59:58
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Lisbon · Western European Summer Time
09:59:58
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

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From: EST (New York)
To: WEST (Lisbon)
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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
WEST (Western European Summer Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00

When can EST and WEST meet?

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WEST
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.
3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–11:00 EST (14:00–16:00 WEST).

Hour-by-hour EST to WEST conversion table

EST time (New York)WEST time (Lisbon)Status
00:00 Tue05:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue09:00 TueWEST working
05:00 Tue10:00 TueWEST working
06:00 Tue11:00 TueWEST working
07:00 Tue12:00 TueWEST working
08:00 Tue13:00 TueWEST working
09:00 Tue14:00 TueBoth at work
10:00 Tue15:00 TueBoth at work
11:00 Tue16:00 TueBoth at work
12:00 Tue17:00 TueEST working
13:00 Tue18:00 TueEST working
14:00 Tue19:00 TueEST working
15:00 Tue20:00 TueEST working
16:00 Tue21:00 TueEST working
17:00 Tue22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue04:00 WedOff-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
Western European Summer Time (WEST)
IANA identifier
Europe/Lisbon
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
Lisbon

Sun today in New York and Lisbon

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

Related converters

WEST to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to WESTGMT to WESTUTC to WESTCET to WESTIST to WEST
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Lisbon.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and WEST right now?+
WEST (Western European Summer Time) is currently 5 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 WEST observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. WEST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and WEST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–11:00 EST (14:00–16:00 WEST), giving 3 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Lisbon when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in New York (EST), it is 17:00 Tue in Lisbon (WEST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and WEST?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. WEST maps to "Europe/Lisbon". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Lisbon?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Lisbon (WEST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now WEST is 5 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 WEST?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and WEST is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). 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 WEST?+
Yes. There are 3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–11:00 EST.