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| Country | United States, Canada |
|---|---|
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| UTC Offset | UTC -4 |
| Major Cities | New York, Washington D.C., Toronto |
| Daylight Saving Time | Observed (March to November) |
| Standard Time | Eastern Standard Time (EST) UTC -5 |
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time for the Eastern Time Zone, set at UTC-4. It begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. Major cities like New York, Washington D.C., and Toronto follow EDT. It is one hour ahead of Central Daylight Time (CDT) and three hours ahead of Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). EDT is widely used in financial markets, business operations, and international communications. Many digital systems automatically adjust for the switch between Eastern Standard Time (EST) and EDT to ensure accurate scheduling and coordination.