EDT to IDT Converter
Convert time between Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and Israel Daylight Time (IDT)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Israel Daylight Time (IDT)
Time Difference
Israel Daylight Time (IDT) is 0 hours ahead of Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
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Quick Reference
| EDT | IDT |
|---|---|
| 22:00 | 05:00 |
| 00:00 | 07:00 |
| 02:00 | 09:00 |
| 04:00 | 11:00 |
| 06:00 | 13:00 |
| 08:00 | 15:00 |
| 10:00 | 17:00 |
| 12:00 | 19:00 |
| 14:00 | 21:00 |
| 16:00 | 23:00 |
| 18:00 | 01:00 |
| 20:00 | 03:00 |
Top 10 Most Common Time Zones
| Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC | Coordinated Universal Time | UTC ±0 | Global reference standard (servers, logs, APIs) |
| EST / EDT | Eastern (US) Time | UTC −5 / −4 | New York, Toronto — North American business hub |
| CST / CDT | Central (US) Time | UTC −6 / −5 | Chicago, Dallas — US central business region |
| PST / PDT | Pacific (US) Time | UTC −8 / −7 | San Francisco, Los Angeles — tech industry standard |
| GMT / BST | Greenwich Mean / British Summer Time | UTC 0 / +1 | UK, used globally as a reference with UTC |
| CET / CEST | Central European (Summer) Time | UTC +1 / +2 | Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam — EU business core |
| IST | India Standard Time | UTC +5:30 | India — major IT & outsourcing region |
| CST | China Standard Time | UTC +8 | Beijing, Shanghai — East Asia business hub |
| JST | Japan Standard Time | UTC +9 | Tokyo — finance & tech hub |
| AEST / AEDT | Australian Eastern (Daylight) Time | UTC +10 / +11 | Sydney, Melbourne — APAC regional business |
Why Time Zone Abbreviations Are Ambiguous
Unlike standardized identifiers (like America/New_York or Europe/London from the IANA tz database), abbreviations such as "CST" or "IST" are not globally unique. They can refer to different time zones depending on context — country, region, or even time of year (due to daylight saving time).
Common Ambiguous Time Zone Abbreviations
| Abbrev. | Common Meaning(s) | UTC Offset | Region(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST | Central Standard Time / China Standard Time / Cuba Standard Time | UTC−6 / UTC+8 / UTC−5 | North America, China, Cuba |
| IST | Indian Standard Time / Irish Standard Time / Israel Standard Time | UTC+5:30 / UTC+1 / UTC+2 | India, Ireland, Israel |
| AST | Atlantic Standard Time / Arabia Standard Time | UTC−4 / UTC+3 | Caribbean, Canada, Middle East |
| PST | Pacific Standard Time / Philippine Standard Time | UTC−8 / UTC+8 | North America, Philippines |
| EST | Eastern Standard Time (North America / Australia) | UTC−5 / UTC+10 | North America, Australia |
✅ Best Practice
To avoid ambiguity, always:
- Use IANA tz identifiers — e.g.,
America/New_Yorkinstead of "EST" - Specify UTC offset explicitly — e.g.,
UTC−5when abbreviations must be used - Include the full timezone name — e.g., "Eastern Standard Time (EST)" with UTC offset
About EDT to IDT Time Conversion
Converting time between Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and Israel Daylight Time (IDT) helps coordinate work between New York, Washington, Toronto, and Israeli cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. EDT is UTC-4 while IDT is UTC+3, placing IDT 7 hours ahead of EDT.
This time zone converter uses the IANA timezone database to ensure accurate calculations, accounting for daylight saving in both regions. EDT runs from mid-March to early November, and IDT runs from late March to late October, so the 7-hour offset applies for most of the northern summer. Whether you are scheduling business calls or coordinating with family, this converter delivers reliable results.
Common Use Cases for EDT to IDT Conversion
Business & Work
- Scheduling meetings between US Eastern teams and Israeli partners
- Coordinating project deadlines across the US East Coast and Israel
- Planning conference calls between New York and Tel Aviv
Personal & Travel
- Planning travel itineraries between the US East Coast and Israel
- Coordinating with family and friends in Israel from the US East Coast
- Scheduling virtual events for EDT and IDT audiences
Time Zone Information
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
- UTC Offset: UTC-4
- IANA Timezone: America/New_York
- Daylight Saving: Second Sunday in March to First Sunday in November
- Major Cities: New York, Washington DC, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Toronto, Montreal
- Coverage: US Eastern time zone and parts of Canada during daylight saving
Israel Daylight Time (IDT)
- UTC Offset: UTC+3 (UTC+2 during IST)
- IANA Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem
- Daylight Saving: Friday before last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October
- Major Cities: Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Eilat, Beersheba
- Coverage: All of Israel during daylight saving period (late March to late October)
Quick Reference: EDT to IDT
Remember: IDT is always 7 hours ahead of EDT during overlapping daylight saving periods
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EDT and IDT?
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is UTC-4, while Israel Daylight Time (IDT) is UTC+3. IDT is 7 hours ahead of EDT. When it is 12:00 PM in New York, it is 7:00 PM in Tel Aviv.
When does this EDT to IDT conversion apply?
EDT runs from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. IDT runs from the Friday before the last Sunday in March until the last Sunday in October. The two windows overlap for most of the northern summer.
How does the time difference change throughout the year?
When the US East Coast returns to EST (UTC-5) in November, the offset to IST (UTC+2) is 7 hours as well. Around DST transitions in March and November, the offset can briefly diverge by an hour.
What are the best times for EDT-IDT business calls?
A 9:00 AM call in New York is 4:00 PM in Tel Aviv — a strong morning slot for EDT and a comfortable late afternoon for IDT. The overlap window narrows after about noon EDT.
Which countries/regions use IDT timezone?
IDT is observed throughout Israel, including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Eilat, and Beersheba. It is the daylight saving variant of Israel Standard Time and is used nationwide.
Which countries/regions use EDT timezone?
EDT covers the US Eastern time zone and parts of eastern Canada during daylight saving — including New York, Washington DC, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Toronto, and Montreal.
Pro Tips
- • IDT is 7 hours ahead of EDT — add 7 hours to a New York time to get the Tel Aviv time.
- • Best meeting window: 8:00–11:00 AM EDT overlaps with 3:00–6:00 PM IDT.
- • Late afternoon EDT calls (4:00 PM) become 11:00 PM in Tel Aviv — usually too late for live calls.
- • Around DST transitions in March and November, double-check the offset before sending invites.
- • Plan around Israel's Friday-Saturday weekend — Sunday is a working day in Israel.
- • A 6:00 PM call in New York is 1:00 AM next day in Tel Aviv — schedule earlier for live discussion.