AST to EST time converter
Eastern Time (EST) is 1 hour behind Atlantic Time (AST) all year round. Use the grid below to line up Halifax and New York: drag the cursor across the day, and working hours (9 AM–5 PM) are highlighted in every row so you can spot a slot that suits both sides.
Right now it is 06:43 ADT in Halifax and 05:43 EDT in New York.
Tue, Oct 20
Halifax home
06:43
Tue, Oct 20 · UTC-3
New York
05:43
Tue, Oct 20 · UTC-4
2/10 zones · drag the tape, scroll sideways or use the arrow keys; Home jumps back to now.
AST to EST: frequently asked
What is the time difference between AST and EST?
Eastern Time (EST) is 1 hour behind Atlantic Time (AST) all year round.
What time is 9 AM AST in EST?
9:00 AM AST is 8:00 AM EST.
When do working hours overlap between Halifax and New York?
Both sides are within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM working hours between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM AST (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST).