MVT to EST Time Converter

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

Malé · Maldives Time
01:22:04
Sunday, May 17, 2026
GMT+5 · UTC+05:00
New York · Eastern Standard Time
16:22:04
Saturday, May 16, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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From: MVT (Malé)
To: EST (New York)
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Daylight Saving status right now

MVT (Maldives 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 MVT does not. The 9-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can MVT and EST meet?

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MVT
EST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Malé (MVT). 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 17:00–18:00 MVT (08:00–09:00 EST).

Hour-by-hour MVT to EST conversion table

MVT time (Malé)EST time (New York)Status
00:00 Sun15:00 SatEST working
01:00 Sun16:00 SatEST working
02:00 Sun17:00 SatOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sun18:00 SatOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sun19:00 SatOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sun20:00 SatOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sun21:00 SatOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sun22:00 SatOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sun23:00 SatOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sun00:00 SunMVT working
10:00 Sun01:00 SunMVT working
11:00 Sun02:00 SunMVT working
12:00 Sun03:00 SunMVT working
13:00 Sun04:00 SunMVT working
14:00 Sun05:00 SunMVT working
15:00 Sun06:00 SunMVT working
16:00 Sun07:00 SunMVT working
17:00 Sun08:00 SunOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun09:00 SunEST working
19:00 Sun10:00 SunEST working
20:00 Sun11:00 SunEST working
21:00 Sun12:00 SunEST working
22:00 Sun13:00 SunEST working
23:00 Sun14:00 SunEST 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

Maldives Time (MVT)
IANA identifier
Indian/Maldives
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+5
Major cities in this zone
Malé
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 Malé and New York

New York
Sunrise
05:39
Sunset
20:08
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 28m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between MVT and EST right now?+
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is currently 9 hours behind MVT (Maldives Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does MVT or EST observe daylight saving time?+
MVT: does not observe daylight saving time. EST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between MVT and EST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 17:00–18:00 MVT (08:00–09:00 EST).
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 noon in Malé?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in Malé (MVT), it is 03:00 Sun in New York (EST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for MVT and EST?+
MVT maps to "Indian/Maldives" 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 Malé ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Malé (MVT) is ahead of or behind New York (EST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EST is 9 hours behind MVT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for MVT and EST?+
MVT is UTC+05:00 (GMT+5) 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 MVT and EST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between MVT and EST is 17:00–18:00 MVT.