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EDT to IST Converter

IST is 6 hours ahead of EDT. This converter turns any Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) time into Israel Standard Time (IST) — just click the time or date to change it.

IDT is 7 hours ahead of EDT
From
EDT

Now in New York: 1:53:55 PM EDT

To
IDT

Now in Jerusalem: 8:53:55 PM IDT

On this date Jerusalem observes IDT. IST is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

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Daylight saving notes

In the United States and Canada, daylight saving time runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. That affects Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

In Israel, the exact daylight-saving start and end dates vary by year. That affects Israel Standard Time (IST).

EDT to IST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM EDT meeting takes place at 3:00 PM IST. Concretely, when New York (EDT) and Jerusalem (IST) set up a call, iST is 6 hours ahead of EDT.

Eastern Daylight Time to Israel Standard Time conversion chart
EDT timeIST time
12:00 AM6:00 AM
1:00 AM7:00 AM
2:00 AM8:00 AM
3:00 AM9:00 AM
4:00 AM10:00 AM
5:00 AM11:00 AM
6:00 AM12:00 PM
7:00 AM1:00 PM
8:00 AM2:00 PM
9:00 AM3:00 PM
10:00 AM4:00 PM
11:00 AM5:00 PM
12:00 PM6:00 PM
1:00 PM7:00 PM
2:00 PM8:00 PM
3:00 PM9:00 PM
4:00 PM10:00 PM
5:00 PM11:00 PM
6:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day

This chart uses the fixed EDT and IST offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert EDT to IST Time Zone

A quick guide to EDT → IST: the time gap, the live clocks, scheduling tips, and how we keep it accurate.

How does the EDT to IST converter work?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the EDT field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching IST time updates on the right automatically — there’s no button to press.
  3. Need a different day? Click the date field and the result follows, rolling over if it crosses midnight.

How many hours apart are EDT and IST?

IST is 6 hours ahead of EDT. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 6 hours to get the other — so a call between New York and Jerusalem is always 6 hours apart.

What time is it in IST right now?

Right now the time in Israel Standard Time (IST) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 7:53:55 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live IST clock.

What time is it in EDT right now?

And in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 1:53:55 PM. Compare the two and the 6 hours gap is easy to see.

When is a good time to schedule a EDT to IST meeting?

For example, a 9:00 AM EDT meeting takes place at 3:00 PM IST. The trick is to aim for a slot that lands inside normal working hours on both sides. Once you’ve found a time, hit Share on the converter to copy a link with the time built in — easy to send to a colleague. Juggling three or more zones? The meeting planner highlights the hours that overlap for everyone.

How does daylight saving affect EDT to IST?

The labels EDT and IST are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. Both regions move their clocks for daylight saving on roughly the same weekends, so the 6 hours gap usually holds steady right through the year.

Why can you trust this EDT to IST converter?

Every conversion here is calculated from the IANA time zone database — the same source your phone, computer, and browser rely on. Plenty of tools hard-code a single offset, which quietly goes wrong whenever a region changes its rules or flips for daylight saving. We follow the real rules instead, so EDT to IST stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert EDT to other time zones

Convert to IST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of EDT is IST?

IST is 6 hours ahead of EDT — a fixed 6 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in IST when it's 12:00 PM EDT?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) EDT, it's 6:00 PM IST.

Do EDT or IST use daylight saving time?

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) observes daylight saving, alternating with EST; Israel Standard Time (IST) observes daylight saving, alternating with IDT.

Why might the real-world EDT–IST difference change during the year?

The labels EDT and IST are fixed offsets, so this converter is always exact. But Eastern Daylight Time's region switches between standard and summer time, so for part of the year you may actually want EST to IST. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.