NFDT to EST Time Converter

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

Kingston · Norfolk Island Time
18:37:38
Friday, May 22, 2026
GMT+11 · UTC+11:00
New York · Eastern Standard Time
03:37:38
Friday, May 22, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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From: NFDT (Kingston)
To: EST (New York)
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Daylight Saving status right now

NFDT (Norfolk Island Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next spring forward
2026-10-04
Offset shift
UTC+11:00 → UTC+12:00
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 NFDT and EST meet?

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

Hour-by-hour NFDT to EST conversion table

NFDT time (Kingston)EST time (New York)Status
00:00 Fri09:00 ThuEST working
01:00 Fri10:00 ThuEST working
02:00 Fri11:00 ThuEST working
03:00 Fri12:00 ThuEST working
04:00 Fri13:00 ThuEST working
05:00 Fri14:00 ThuEST working
06:00 Fri15:00 ThuEST working
07:00 Fri16:00 ThuEST working
08:00 Fri17:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
09:00 Fri18:00 ThuNFDT working
10:00 Fri19:00 ThuNFDT working
11:00 Fri20:00 ThuNFDT working
12:00 Fri21:00 ThuNFDT working
13:00 Fri22:00 ThuNFDT working
14:00 Fri23:00 ThuNFDT working
15:00 Fri00:00 FriNFDT working
16:00 Fri01:00 FriNFDT working
17:00 Fri02:00 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Fri03:00 FriOff-hours both sides
19:00 Fri04:00 FriOff-hours both sides
20:00 Fri05:00 FriOff-hours both sides
21:00 Fri06:00 FriOff-hours both sides
22:00 Fri07:00 FriOff-hours both sides
23:00 Fri08:00 FriOff-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

Norfolk Island Time (NFDT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Norfolk
Current UTC offset
UTC+11:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+11
Major cities in this zone
Kingston
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 Kingston and New York

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

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

Frequently asked questions

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