What's the current time difference between Hefei and EST?

Right now, EST (EST · Eastern Time) is −12h relative to Hefei (Hefei). The number is live and reflects the current daylight-saving status of both zones.

Does this converter account for daylight saving time?

Yes. The math is done against IANA's tz database via Intl.DateTimeFormat, so DST shifts in either zone show up immediately at the transition. Around DST boundaries the conversion can move by an hour from one week to the next — this page always reflects the current rule.

Why does the TO column sometimes show "+1d" or "−1d"?

When the Hefei hour lands on a different calendar day in EST, we flag it so you don't accidentally schedule a meeting on the wrong date. Hefei 11 PM is often the next day in eastern-hemisphere zones, for example.

How do I schedule a meeting that works for both zones?

Look at the row highlighted lume green — that's the longest contiguous block where both Hefei and EST are in standard working hours (9 AM–5 PM local). Open the planner from the link above to lock a specific time and share a DST-stable link with the other party.

Hefei to EST

Hefei ↔ EST · Eastern Time. Right now, EST is −12h relative to Hefei. DST is honored live.

From

Hefei

—

EST

—

00:00Hefei hour of day23:30

Live offset

−12h

Hefei (May 24) ↔ EST (May 23)

If Hefei or EST just shifted for daylight saving, that's already reflected.

Best meeting overlap

No 9-to-5 overlap.

Working hours = 9 AM – 5 PM in each zone.

Hour-by-hour

Hefei → EST, every hour

Hefei · May 24EST · May 23

12:00 AM12:00 PM
1:00 AM1:00 PM
2:00 AM2:00 PM
3:00 AM3:00 PM
4:00 AM4:00 PM
5:00 AM5:00 PM
6:00 AM6:00 PM
7:00 AM7:00 PM
8:00 AM8:00 PM
9:00 AM9:00 PM
10:00 AM10:00 PM
11:00 AM11:00 PM
12:00 PM+1d12:00 AM
1:00 PM+1d1:00 AM
2:00 PM+1d2:00 AM
3:00 PM+1d3:00 AM
4:00 PM+1d4:00 AM
5:00 PM+1d5:00 AM
6:00 PM+1d6:00 AM
7:00 PM+1d7:00 AM
8:00 PM+1d8:00 AM
9:00 PM+1d9:00 AM
10:00 PM+1d10:00 AM
11:00 PM+1d11:00 AM

Both zones in working hours±1d = the TO side lands on a different calendar day

FAQ

Hefei ↔ EST, questions answered

What's the current time difference between Hefei and EST?: Right now, EST (EST · Eastern Time) is −12h relative to Hefei (Hefei). The number is live and reflects the current daylight-saving status of both zones.
Does this converter account for daylight saving time?: Yes. The math is done against IANA's tz database via Intl.DateTimeFormat, so DST shifts in either zone show up immediately at the transition. Around DST boundaries the conversion can move by an hour from one week to the next — this page always reflects the current rule.
Why does the TO column sometimes show "+1d" or "−1d"?: When the Hefei hour lands on a different calendar day in EST, we flag it so you don't accidentally schedule a meeting on the wrong date. Hefei 11 PM is often the next day in eastern-hemisphere zones, for example.
How do I schedule a meeting that works for both zones?: Look at the row highlighted lume green — that's the longest contiguous block where both Hefei and EST are in standard working hours (9 AM–5 PM local). Open the planner from the link above to lock a specific time and share a DST-stable link with the other party.

Reverse — EST to Hefei Time in Hefei Open in planner