Eastern Standard Time Zone Eastern Standard Time (EST) is a standard time zone in use from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March—when Daylight Saving Time (DST) is not in effect. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is used during the remainder of the year. The timeanddate.com Time Zone Map gives an overview of current local times around the world. It takes into account daylight saving time (DST) changes worldwide. The term Eastern Time (ET) is often used to denote the local time in areas observing either Eastern Standard Time (EST) or Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). In other words, in locations observing Daylight Saving Time during part of the year, Eastern Time is not static but switches between EST and EDT. Historic, present and future dates for daylight saving time and clock changes. Time changes between years 2025 and 2029 in Canada – Ontario – Toronto are shown here. Information about the time zone acroynms/abbreviations in North America - which time zones are observed where and when What Is Central European Time? Central European Time (CET) is the standard time zone used by many countries in Europe and parts of northern Africa. Major countries using CET include Germany, France, Italy, Spain (mainland), Poland, Norway, Sweden, Austria, and several others. Time zones in United States, including time zone names for standard time and Daylight Saving Time (DST) in 2026. Nov 1, 2026 - Daylight Saving Time Ends When local daylight time is about to reach Sunday, November 1, 2026, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, November 1, 2026, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on Nov 1, 2026 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning and less light in the evening. Also called Fall ... CDT or CST? Central Daylight Time (CDT) is a North American time zone in use from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November during Daylight Saving Time (DST). Central Standard Time (CST) is used during the remainder of the year. Like in the US, Canada's time zones are often referred to by their generic name, without making a difference between standard time and Daylight Saving Time designations. For example, Central Time (CT) refers to Central Standard Time (CST) or Central Daylight Time (CDT), depending on which is currently in use. Note: Local time in these time zones changes when Daylight Saving Time begins and ends.