PGT to EST Time Converter

Convert Papua New Guinea Time (PGT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 14 hours behind.

Port Moresby · Papua New Guinea Time
04:13:19
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00
New York · Eastern Standard Time
14:13:19
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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From: PGT (Port Moresby)
To: EST (New York)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PGT (Papua New Guinea 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 PGT does not. The 14-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can PGT 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 Port Moresby (PGT). 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 08:00–08:00 PGT (18:00–18:00 EST).

Hour-by-hour PGT to EST conversion table

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

Papua New Guinea Time (PGT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Current UTC offset
UTC+10:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+10
Major cities in this zone
Port Moresby
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 Port Moresby 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 Port Moresby or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PGT and EST right now?+
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is currently 14 hours behind PGT (Papua New Guinea Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PGT or EST observe daylight saving time?+
PGT: does not observe daylight saving time. EST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PGT and EST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–08:00 PGT (18:00–18:00 EST).
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 noon in Port Moresby?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Port Moresby (PGT), it is 22:00 Wed in New York (EST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PGT and EST?+
PGT maps to "Pacific/Port_Moresby" 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 Port Moresby ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Port Moresby (PGT) is ahead of or behind New York (EST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EST is 14 hours behind PGT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PGT and EST?+
PGT is UTC+10:00 (GMT+10) 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 PGT and EST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between PGT and EST is 08:00–08:00 PGT.