EST to YEKT Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Yekaterinburg Time (YEKT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 9 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
03:43:39
Friday, May 22, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Yekaterinburg · Yekaterinburg Time
12:43:39
Friday, May 22, 2026
GMT+5 · UTC+05:00

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From: EST (New York)
To: YEKT (Yekaterinburg)
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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
YEKT (Yekaterinburg Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while YEKT does not. The 9-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST and YEKT 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 08:00–09:00 EST (17:00–18:00 YEKT).

Hour-by-hour EST to YEKT conversion table

EST time (New York)YEKT time (Yekaterinburg)Status
00:00 Fri09:00 FriYEKT working
01:00 Fri10:00 FriYEKT working
02:00 Fri11:00 FriYEKT working
03:00 Fri12:00 FriYEKT working
04:00 Fri13:00 FriYEKT working
05:00 Fri14:00 FriYEKT working
06:00 Fri15:00 FriYEKT working
07:00 Fri16:00 FriYEKT working
08:00 Fri17:00 FriOff-hours both sides
09:00 Fri18:00 FriEST working
10:00 Fri19:00 FriEST working
11:00 Fri20:00 FriEST working
12:00 Fri21:00 FriEST working
13:00 Fri22:00 FriEST working
14:00 Fri23:00 FriEST working
15:00 Fri00:00 SatEST working
16:00 Fri01:00 SatEST working
17:00 Fri02:00 SatOff-hours both sides
18:00 Fri03:00 SatOff-hours both sides
19:00 Fri04:00 SatOff-hours both sides
20:00 Fri05:00 SatOff-hours both sides
21:00 Fri06:00 SatOff-hours both sides
22:00 Fri07:00 SatOff-hours both sides
23:00 Fri08:00 SatOff-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
Yekaterinburg Time (YEKT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Yekaterinburg
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+5
Major cities in this zone
Yekaterinburg

Sun today in New York and Yekaterinburg

New York
Sunrise
05:34
Sunset
20:13
Solar noon
12:54
Daylight
14h 39m

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Yekaterinburg.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and YEKT right now?+
YEKT (Yekaterinburg Time) is currently 9 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 YEKT observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. YEKT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and YEKT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–09:00 EST (17:00–18:00 YEKT).
What time is it in Yekaterinburg when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in New York (EST), it is 21:00 Fri in Yekaterinburg (YEKT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and YEKT?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. YEKT maps to "Asia/Yekaterinburg". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Yekaterinburg?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Yekaterinburg (YEKT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now YEKT is 9 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 YEKT?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and YEKT is UTC+05:00 (GMT+5). 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 YEKT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between EST and YEKT is 08:00–09:00 EST.