KOST to EST Time Converter

Convert Kosrae Time (KOST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 15 hours behind.

Tofol · Kosrae Time
08:56:03
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+11 · UTC+11:00
New York · Eastern Standard Time
17:56:03
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

Convert a specific time

From: KOST (Tofol)
To: EST (New York)
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Daylight Saving status right now

KOST (Kosrae 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 KOST does not. The 15-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can KOST and EST meet?

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KOST
EST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Tofol (KOST). 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 KOST (17:00–18:00 EST).

Hour-by-hour KOST to EST conversion table

KOST time (Tofol)EST time (New York)Status
00:00 Thu09:00 WedEST working
01:00 Thu10:00 WedEST working
02:00 Thu11:00 WedEST working
03:00 Thu12:00 WedEST working
04:00 Thu13:00 WedEST working
05:00 Thu14:00 WedEST working
06:00 Thu15:00 WedEST working
07:00 Thu16:00 WedEST working
08:00 Thu17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Thu18:00 WedKOST working
10:00 Thu19:00 WedKOST working
11:00 Thu20:00 WedKOST working
12:00 Thu21:00 WedKOST working
13:00 Thu22:00 WedKOST working
14:00 Thu23:00 WedKOST working
15:00 Thu00:00 ThuKOST working
16:00 Thu01:00 ThuKOST working
17:00 Thu02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu08:00 ThuOff-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

Kosrae Time (KOST)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Kosrae
Current UTC offset
UTC+11:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+11
Major cities in this zone
Tofol
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 Tofol 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 Tofol or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between KOST and EST right now?+
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is currently 15 hours behind KOST (Kosrae Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does KOST or EST observe daylight saving time?+
KOST: does not observe daylight saving time. EST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between KOST and EST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–09:00 KOST (17:00–18:00 EST).
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 noon in Tofol?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Tofol (KOST), it is 21:00 Wed in New York (EST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for KOST and EST?+
KOST maps to "Pacific/Kosrae" 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 Tofol ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Tofol (KOST) is ahead of or behind New York (EST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EST is 15 hours behind KOST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for KOST and EST?+
KOST is UTC+11:00 (GMT+11) 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 KOST and EST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between KOST and EST is 08:00–09:00 KOST.