Many US cable networks broadcast two feeds: an East feed timed for the Eastern time zone and a West feed delayed three hours for the Pacific time zone, so prime-time shows start at the same local clock time on both coasts. On IPTV you'll often see both versions listed. Pick the feed that matches your time zone, and set your player's time zone so the programme guide lines up.
Why two feeds exist
US prime time runs roughly 8–11 pm local time. Without a West feed, a show starting at 8 pm in New York would start at 5 pm in Los Angeles. The West feed repeats the schedule three hours later so the West Coast sees it at 8 pm too.
Which feed should you use?
| You're in | Feed usually closest to your local schedule |
|---|---|
| Eastern time | East |
| Central time | East (shows run an hour earlier by the clock) |
| Mountain time | Varies by network |
| Pacific time | West |
| Outside the US | Whichever suits your evening |
Viewers outside the US can use this to their advantage: the West feed gives you prime-time shows three hours later.
Live events
Live sport and news are usually broadcast at the same moment on both feeds. The time-shift mainly affects scheduled, recorded programmes.
Lining up the programme guide
- Set your device's time zone to where you are.
- In your player, adjust the EPG time offset if listings are out by whole hours.
- Refresh the guide.
More in what an EPG is. If listings are right but the show isn't, you're likely on the other coast's feed.
Feeds vs local channels
East/West feeds apply mostly to cable networks. Broadcast networks are shown through local affiliates on their market's schedule — see US local channels on IPTV.
Browse US channels, including feed versions, in our channel list, and read the wider IPTV USA channels guide.
