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In the United States, the following states are part of the Eastern Standard Time Zone:
Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, VermontVermont is the 14th state of the United States, known for its beautiful scenery, dairy products, maple syrup and progressive politics. History Vermont was originally home to the tribes of the Iroquois, Algonquian and Abenaki nations. In 1609, French explo, VirginiaVirginia is one of the original 13 states of the United States that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution and is generally classified as part of the South. Its official name is the Commonwealth of Virginia it is one of four Commonwealth, West VirginiaWest Virginia is a state of the United States, known as The Mountain State. While many consider it part of the South, many in the state's Northern Panhandle feel a greater affinity for Pittsburgh, while those in the Eastern Panhandle feel a greater affiniAdditionally, the eastern half of KentuckyCommonwealth of Kentucky ( In Detail) (Full size) State nickname: Bluegrass State Other U. States Capital Frankfort Largest City Louisville Governor Ernie Fletcher Area Total Land Water % water Ranked 37th 104,749 km² 102,989 km² 1,760 km² 1. 7% Populatio, the eastern quarter of TennesseeTennessee ( In Detail) (Full size) State nickname: Volunteer State Other U. States Capital Nashville Largest City Memphis Governor Phil Bredesen Area Total Land Water % water Ranked 36th 109,247 km² 106,846 km² 2,400 km² 2. 2% Population Total ( 2000) Den, the majority of FloridaFlorida is a southern state in the United States. It is known as the Sunshine State. Florida" is a Spanish adjective which means "flowery". It was discovered by Spanish explorers during the Easter season, which is called Pascua Florida in Spanish. Postal, and all of Michigan except GogebicGogebic County is a county located in the U. State of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 17,370. Its county seat is Bessemer 6. Geography According to the U. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,824 km² (1,476 mi²). 2,854 km² (1,102 mi²) o, IronIron County is a county located in the U. State of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 13,138. Its county seat is Crystal Falls 6. Geography According to the U. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,137 km² (1,211 mi²). 3,021 km² (1,166 mi²), Dickinson and Menominee counties are part of the Eastern Standard Time Zone. The parts of these states not in the Eastern Standard Time Zone are in the Central Standard Time Zone.
Most of Indiana (all except the Gary, Indiana and Evansville, Indiana metro areas) is part of the Eastern Standard Time Zone. However, most of that portion of the state does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). Areas of the state in close proximity to the metro areas of Cincinnati, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky do observe DST.
Other parts of the world that keep time by subtracting five hours from UTC include Cuba, most of the Canadian provinces of Quebec and Ontario, the Bahamas, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Jamaica, Haiti, and Panama.
Major metropolitan areas in the Eastern Time Zone include: