NST to EST Time Converter

Convert Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1h 30m behind.

St. John's · Newfoundland Standard Time
17:39:55
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT-2:30 · UTC-02:30
New York · Eastern Standard Time
16:09:55
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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From: NST (St. John's)
To: EST (New York)
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Daylight Saving status right now

NST (Newfoundland Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-02:30 → UTC-03:30
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 NST 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 St. John's (NST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 11:00–16:00 NST (09:30–14:30 EST).

Hour-by-hour NST to EST conversion table

NST time (St. John's)EST time (New York)Status
00:00 Tue22:30 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue23:30 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue00:30 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue01:30 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue02:30 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue03:30 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue04:30 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue05:30 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue06:30 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue07:30 TueNST working
10:00 Tue08:30 TueNST working
11:00 Tue09:30 TueBoth at work
12:00 Tue10:30 TueBoth at work
13:00 Tue11:30 TueBoth at work
14:00 Tue12:30 TueBoth at work
15:00 Tue13:30 TueBoth at work
16:00 Tue14:30 TueBoth at work
17:00 Tue15:30 TueEST working
18:00 Tue16:30 TueEST working
19:00 Tue17:30 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue18:30 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue19:30 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue20:30 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue21:30 TueOff-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

Newfoundland Standard Time (NST)
IANA identifier
America/St_Johns
Current UTC offset
UTC-02:30
Current abbreviation
GMT-2:30
Major cities in this zone
St. John's
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 St. John's and New York

New York
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
20:04
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 20m

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Looking for local time? See time in St. John's or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between NST and EST right now?+
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is currently 1h 30m behind NST (Newfoundland Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does NST or EST observe daylight saving time?+
NST: observes daylight saving time. EST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between NST and EST?+
The strongest overlap is 11:00–16:00 NST (09:30–14:30 EST), giving 6 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 St. John's?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in St. John's (NST), it is 10:30 Tue in New York (EST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for NST and EST?+
NST maps to "America/St_Johns" 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 St. John's ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether St. John's (NST) is ahead of or behind New York (EST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EST is 1h 30m behind NST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for NST and EST?+
NST is UTC-02:30 (GMT-2:30) 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 NST and EST?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 11:00–16:00 NST.