EST to WST Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Samoa Time (WST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 17 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
02:35:17
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Apia · Samoa Time
19:35:17
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+13 · UTC+13:00

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From: EST (New York)
To: WST (Apia)
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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
WST (Samoa Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while WST does not. The 17-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST and WST 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 WST).

Hour-by-hour EST to WST conversion table

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

Sun today in New York and Apia

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

Related converters

WST to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to WSTGMT to WSTUTC to WSTCET to WSTIST to WST
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Apia.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and WST right now?+
WST (Samoa Time) is currently 17 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 WST observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. WST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and WST?+
The strongest overlap is 16:00–16:00 EST (09:00–09:00 WST), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Apia when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in New York (EST), it is 05:00 Thu in Apia (WST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and WST?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. WST maps to "Pacific/Apia". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Apia?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Apia (WST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now WST is 17 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 WST?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and WST is UTC+13:00 (GMT+13). 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 WST?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 16:00–16:00 EST.