PONT to EST Time Converter

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

Palikir · Pohnpei Time
13:10:16
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+11 · UTC+11:00
New York · Eastern Standard Time
22:10:16
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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From: PONT (Palikir)
To: EST (New York)
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Daylight Saving status right now

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

When can PONT and EST meet?

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

Hour-by-hour PONT to EST conversion table

PONT time (Palikir)EST time (New York)Status
00:00 Wed09:00 TueEST working
01:00 Wed10:00 TueEST working
02:00 Wed11:00 TueEST working
03:00 Wed12:00 TueEST working
04:00 Wed13:00 TueEST working
05:00 Wed14:00 TueEST working
06:00 Wed15:00 TueEST working
07:00 Wed16:00 TueEST working
08:00 Wed17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed18:00 TuePONT working
10:00 Wed19:00 TuePONT working
11:00 Wed20:00 TuePONT working
12:00 Wed21:00 TuePONT working
13:00 Wed22:00 TuePONT working
14:00 Wed23:00 TuePONT working
15:00 Wed00:00 WedPONT working
16:00 Wed01:00 WedPONT working
17:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-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

Pohnpei Time (PONT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Pohnpei
Current UTC offset
UTC+11:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+11
Major cities in this zone
Palikir
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 Palikir and New York

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

Related converters

EST to PONT (reverse)PONT to PSTPONT to GMTPONT to UTCPONT to CETPONT to ISTPST to ESTGMT to ESTUTC to ESTCET to ESTIST to EST
Looking for local time? See time in Palikir or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

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