FOT to EST Time Converter

Convert Faroe Islands Time (FOT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 5 hours behind.

Tórshavn · Faroe Islands Time
10:24:17
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
New York · Eastern Standard Time
05:24:17
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

Convert a specific time

From: FOT (Tórshavn)
To: EST (New York)
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Daylight Saving status right now

FOT (Faroe Islands Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00
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

When can FOT and EST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Tórshavn (FOT). 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: 14:00–16:00 FOT (09:00–11:00 EST).

Hour-by-hour FOT to EST conversion table

FOT time (Tórshavn)EST time (New York)Status
00:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed04:00 WedFOT working
10:00 Wed05:00 WedFOT working
11:00 Wed06:00 WedFOT working
12:00 Wed07:00 WedFOT working
13:00 Wed08:00 WedFOT working
14:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed10:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed11:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed12:00 WedEST working
18:00 Wed13:00 WedEST working
19:00 Wed14:00 WedEST working
20:00 Wed15:00 WedEST working
21:00 Wed16:00 WedEST working
22:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed18:00 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

Faroe Islands Time (FOT)
IANA identifier
Atlantic/Faroe
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
Tórshavn
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 Tórshavn and New York

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between FOT and EST right now?+
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is currently 5 hours behind FOT (Faroe Islands Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does FOT or EST observe daylight saving time?+
FOT: observes daylight saving time. EST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between FOT and EST?+
The strongest overlap is 14:00–16:00 FOT (09:00–11:00 EST), giving 3 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 noon in Tórshavn?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Tórshavn (FOT), it is 07:00 Wed in New York (EST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for FOT and EST?+
FOT maps to "Atlantic/Faroe" 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 Tórshavn ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Tórshavn (FOT) is ahead of or behind New York (EST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EST is 5 hours behind FOT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for FOT and EST?+
FOT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) 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 FOT and EST?+
Yes. There are 3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 14:00–16:00 FOT.