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MDT to EDT Converter

Trying to line up MDT and EDT? EDT is 2 hours ahead of MDT. Set any MDT time below to see the matching EDT time and date.

EDT is 2 hours ahead of MDT
From
MDT

Now in Denver: 11:53:56 AM MDT

To
EDT

Now in New York: 1:53:56 PM EDT

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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 Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).

MDT to EDT conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM MDT meeting takes place at 11:00 AM EDT. Concretely, when Denver (MDT) and New York (EDT) set up a call, eDT is 2 hours ahead of MDT.

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

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

Convert MDT to EDT Time Zone

Everything you need for MDT to EDT — the difference, the current times, and how to plan around it.

How do I convert MDT to EDT?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the MDT field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching EDT 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.

What is the time difference between MDT and EDT?

EDT is 2 hours ahead of MDT. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 2 hours to get the other — so a call between Denver and New York is always 2 hours apart.

What's the current time in EDT?

Right now the time in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 1:53:56 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live EDT clock.

And what time is it in MDT?

And in Mountain Daylight Time (MDT), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 11:53:56 AM. Compare the two and the 2 hours gap is easy to see.

What's the best time for a MDT–EDT call?

For example, a 9:00 AM MDT meeting takes place at 11:00 AM EDT. 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.

Does daylight saving time change the MDT–EDT difference?

The labels MDT and EDT 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 2 hours gap usually holds steady right through the year.

How accurate is this MDT to EDT conversion?

We don’t guess. MDT and EDT times are worked out from the official IANA time zone database, the trusted standard that operating systems use worldwide. Because daylight-saving rules and regional offsets do change over time, we track those updates rather than relying on a fixed number — which is exactly where many converters slip up.

Convert MDT to other time zones

Convert to EDT from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of MDT is EDT?

EDT is 2 hours ahead of MDT — a fixed 2 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) MDT, it's 2:00 PM EDT.

Do MDT or EDT use daylight saving time?

Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) observes daylight saving, alternating with MST; Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) observes daylight saving, alternating with EST.

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

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