WST to EST Time Converter

Convert Samoa Time (WST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 17 hours behind.

Apia · Samoa Time
19:25:55
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+13 · UTC+13:00
New York · Eastern Standard Time
02:25:55
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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From: WST (Apia)
To: EST (New York)
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Daylight Saving status right now

WST (Samoa 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 WST does not. The 17-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can WST and EST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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Columns are hours of the day in Apia (WST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–09:00 WST (16:00–16:00 EST).

Hour-by-hour WST to EST conversion table

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

Samoa Time (WST)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Apia
Current UTC offset
UTC+13:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+13
Major cities in this zone
Apia
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 Apia 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 Apia or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between WST and EST right now?+
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is currently 17 hours behind WST (Samoa Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does WST or EST observe daylight saving time?+
WST: does not observe daylight saving time. EST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between WST and EST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 WST (16:00–16:00 EST), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 noon in Apia?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Apia (WST), it is 19:00 Tue in New York (EST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for WST and EST?+
WST maps to "Pacific/Apia" 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 Apia ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Apia (WST) is ahead of or behind New York (EST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EST is 17 hours behind WST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for WST and EST?+
WST is UTC+13:00 (GMT+13) 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 WST and EST?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 WST.