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When does the NYT Spelling Bee come out?
The New York Times Spelling Bee updates with a fresh puzzle every day at 3:00 AM Eastern Time (ET).
Quick Answer:
3:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) = Midnight Pacific Time (PT)
Puzzle Release Times by Timezone
Here's when the new Spelling Bee puzzle becomes available in different timezones:
| Timezone | Release Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT, USA) | 12:00 AM (Midnight) |
| Mountain Time (MT, USA) | 1:00 AM |
| Central Time (CT, USA) | 2:00 AM |
| Eastern Time (ET, USA) | 3:00 AM (Reference) |
| British Time (GMT/BST, UK) | 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM* |
| Central European Time (CET/CEST) | 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM* |
| India Standard Time (IST) | 12:30 PM or 1:30 PM* |
| Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) | 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM* |
* Times may vary depending on Daylight Saving Time. The U.S. observes DST from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
About Daylight Saving Time
Eastern Time (ET) follows Daylight Saving Time, which means:
- Spring through Fall: Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) = UTC-4
- Fall through Spring: Eastern Standard Time (EST) = UTC-5
This can cause the release time in your timezone to shift by one hour depending on the time of year.
When Are Hints and Answers Available?
Our Spelling Bee Solver updates automatically as soon as the new puzzle is released at 3:00 AM ET. You can access:
- Today's Hints - Spoiler-free progressive hints
- Today's Answers - Complete word list
- Today's Pangram - Special bonus words