EST to UTC Converter
Convert Eastern Time (EST) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Right now, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is 4 hours ahead of Eastern Time (EDT). (EDT is UTC-4, UTC is UTC+0.)
Common EST → UTC times
EST to UTC conversion table
| Eastern Time (EST) | Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Eastern Time to Coordinated Universal Time
Eastern Time (EST) covers New York, Miami, Toronto, while Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) covers Global time standard. The current offset between them is 4 hours, with UTC ahead of EST. Because at least one of these zones observes daylight saving time, the exact difference can shift by an hour at certain times of year — this page recalculates automatically so it is always current.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between EST and UTC?
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is currently 4 hours ahead of EST (Eastern Time).
Is UTC ahead of or behind EST?
UTC is 4 hours ahead of EST as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM EST in UTC?
9:00 AM EST is 1:00 PM in UTC.
Does Eastern Time (EST) observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Eastern Time switches to EDT during daylight saving time, and this converter adjusts the offset automatically. It is currently on EDT.