New York
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Convert EST to AST
Eastern Standard Time to Arabia Standard Time — Riyadh is 7 hours ahead of New York
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+7 hours
EST Full Name
Eastern Standard Time
AST Full Name
Arabia Standard Time
EST to AST Conversion Table
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About EST and AST Time Zones
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5 and covers cities like New York, Washington D.C., Miami. AST (Arabia Standard Time) is UTC+3 and covers cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, Baghdad.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in New York (EST), it's 7:00 PM in Riyadh (AST). The time difference between EST and AST is 7 hours — Riyadh is ahead of New York.
A workday starting at 9 AM in New York corresponds to 5:00 PM in Riyadh, giving a short overlap window for morning meetings.
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 EST and AST may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
Use our world clock tool to compare New York and Riyadh with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EST and AST?
Riyadh (AST) is 7 hours ahead of New York (EST). The offset is +7 hours.
Is AST ahead or behind EST?
AST is 7 hours ahead of EST. EST is UTC-4 and AST is UTC+3.
When it's 12:00 PM in New York, what time is it in Riyadh?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in New York (EST), it's 7:00 PM in Riyadh (AST).
When it's 5:00 PM in New York, what time is it in Riyadh?
When it's 5:00 PM in New York (EST), it's 12:00 AM in Riyadh (AST).
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.