Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is a time zone used in parts of North America, primarily in the eastern regions. It is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5). EST applies during the fall and winter months; when daylight saving time is in effect, the region switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), which is UTC-4. This time zone is used by major cities like New York, Washington D.C., and Toronto. It helps people coordinate schedules across different areas by providing a standardized reference time within the eastern part of the continent.