Convert AST to EST — Time Difference Between Arabia Standard Time and Eastern Standard Time

How to Convert AST to EST

Drag the slider on the AST timeline to pick your time — the EST time updates instantly. You can also click the time display to type a specific hour or pick one from the 15-minute interval dropdown, and use the date picker to check a different day.

What Is the Time Difference Between AST and EST?

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 8 hours behind Arabia Standard Time (AST). To convert, subtract 8 hours — for example, 9:00 AM AST is 1:00 AM EST.

AST to EST Quick Reference

AST to EST Meeting Planner

Use the color-coded table above to find overlapping work hours between Baghdad and New York. Amber rows mark daytime hours — pick a slot that falls in amber on both sides for a meeting that works for everyone.

Why Trust This AST to EST Converter?

Timezoney uses the IANA Time Zone Database — the same source that powers your phone and computer — so every conversion handles daylight saving transitions and half-hour offsets automatically.