Riyadh
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Convert AST to EST
Arabia Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time — New York is 7 hours behind Riyadh
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-7 hours
AST Full Name
Arabia Standard Time
EST Full Name
Eastern Standard Time
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About AST and EST Time Zones
AST (Arabia Standard Time) is UTC+3 and covers cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, Baghdad. EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5 and covers cities like New York, Washington D.C., Miami.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Riyadh (AST), it's 5:00 AM in New York (EST). The time difference between AST and EST is 7 hours — New York is behind Riyadh.
The 8-hour difference makes real-time overlap challenging — early morning calls (7–9 AM AST) work best.
Daylight Saving Time
EST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-4.
During DST transitions, the time difference between AST and EST may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
Use our world clock tool to compare Riyadh and New York with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AST and EST?
New York (EST) is 7 hours behind Riyadh (AST). The offset is -7 hours.
Is EST ahead or behind AST?
EST is 7 hours behind AST. AST is UTC+3 and EST is UTC-4.
When it's 12:00 PM in Riyadh, what time is it in New York?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Riyadh (AST), it's 5:00 AM in New York (EST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Riyadh, what time is it in New York?
When it's 5:00 PM in Riyadh (AST), it's 10:00 AM in New York (EST).
Does EST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. EST (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-5) becomes EDT (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-4) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.