FJT to EST Time Converter

Convert Fiji Time (FJT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 16 hours behind.

Suva · Fiji Time
18:35:17
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+12 · UTC+12:00
New York · Eastern Standard Time
02:35:17
Monday, May 11, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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From: FJT (Suva)
To: EST (New York)
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Daylight Saving status right now

FJT (Fiji Time)
Observes DST
No
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

Heads up: EST observes DST while FJT does not. The 16-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can FJT and EST meet?

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FJT
EST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Suva (FJT). 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 FJT (16:00–18:00 EST).

Hour-by-hour FJT to EST conversion table

FJT time (Suva)EST time (New York)Status
00:00 Mon08:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon09:00 SunEST working
02:00 Mon10:00 SunEST working
03:00 Mon11:00 SunEST working
04:00 Mon12:00 SunEST working
05:00 Mon13:00 SunEST working
06:00 Mon14:00 SunEST working
07:00 Mon15:00 SunEST working
08:00 Mon16:00 SunEST working
09:00 Mon17:00 SunFJT working
10:00 Mon18:00 SunFJT working
11:00 Mon19:00 SunFJT working
12:00 Mon20:00 SunFJT working
13:00 Mon21:00 SunFJT working
14:00 Mon22:00 SunFJT working
15:00 Mon23:00 SunFJT working
16:00 Mon00:00 MonFJT working
17:00 Mon01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon07:00 MonOff-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

Fiji Time (FJT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Fiji
Current UTC offset
UTC+12:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+12
Major cities in this zone
Suva
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

Sun today in Suva and New York

Suva
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
17:43
Solar noon
12:03
Daylight
11h 19m
New York
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
20:03
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 18m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between FJT and EST right now?+
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is currently 16 hours behind FJT (Fiji Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does FJT or EST observe daylight saving time?+
FJT: does not observe daylight saving time. EST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between FJT and EST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–10:00 FJT (16:00–18:00 EST).
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 noon in Suva?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Suva (FJT), it is 20:00 Sun in New York (EST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for FJT and EST?+
FJT maps to "Pacific/Fiji" in the IANA database. EST maps to "America/New_York". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Suva ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Suva (FJT) is ahead of or behind New York (EST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EST is 16 hours behind FJT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for FJT and EST?+
FJT is UTC+12:00 (GMT+12) and EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT). 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 FJT and EST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between FJT and EST is 08:00–10:00 FJT.