UTC to EST Converter
Convert Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to Eastern Time (EST).
Right now, Eastern Time (EDT) is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). (UTC is UTC+0, EDT is UTC-4.)
Common UTC → EST times
UTC to EST conversion table
| Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) | Eastern Time (EST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Coordinated Universal Time to Eastern Time
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) covers Global time standard, while Eastern Time (EST) covers New York, Miami, Toronto. The current offset between them is 4 hours, with EST behind UTC. 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 UTC and EST?
EST (Eastern Time) is currently 4 hours behind UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).
Is EST ahead of or behind UTC?
EST is 4 hours behind UTC as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM UTC in EST?
9:00 AM UTC is 5:00 AM in EST.
Does Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) observe daylight saving time?
No. Coordinated Universal Time stays on UTC year-round, so its offset does not change with the seasons.