EST to UTC time difference
UTC is 4 hours ahead of EST right now. The difference changes between 5 hours and 4 hours during the year because of daylight saving time.
Quick examples: 9:00 AM EST = 1:00 PM UTC · 12:00 PM EST = 4:00 PM UTC · 5:00 PM EST = 9:00 PM UTC
EST to UTC conversion table
| Eastern Time (EST) | Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EST | 4:00 AM UTC |
| 1:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM UTC |
| 2:00 AM EST | 6:00 AM UTC |
| 3:00 AM EST | 7:00 AM UTC |
| 4:00 AM EST | 8:00 AM UTC |
| 5:00 AM EST | 9:00 AM UTC |
| 6:00 AM EST | 10:00 AM UTC |
| 7:00 AM EST | 11:00 AM UTC |
| 8:00 AM EST | 12:00 PM UTC |
| 9:00 AM EST | 1:00 PM UTC |
| 10:00 AM EST | 2:00 PM UTC |
| 11:00 AM EST | 3:00 PM UTC |
| 12:00 PM EST | 4:00 PM UTC |
| 1:00 PM EST | 5:00 PM UTC |
| 2:00 PM EST | 6:00 PM UTC |
| 3:00 PM EST | 7:00 PM UTC |
| 4:00 PM EST | 8:00 PM UTC |
| 5:00 PM EST | 9:00 PM UTC |
| 6:00 PM EST | 10:00 PM UTC |
| 7:00 PM EST | 11:00 PM UTC |
| 8:00 PM EST | 12:00 AM UTC (next day) |
| 9:00 PM EST | 1:00 AM UTC (next day) |
| 10:00 PM EST | 2:00 AM UTC (next day) |
| 11:00 PM EST | 3:00 AM UTC (next day) |
How to convert EST to UTC
- Pick a date and time in Eastern Time.
- The matching Coordinated Universal Time time appears instantly on the right.
- Use the ⇄ button to convert UTC to EST instead.
About Eastern Time and Coordinated Universal Time
Eastern Time (EST) is used in New York, Washington DC, Miami and Toronto. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is used in the world time standard used by aviation, servers and science.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between EST and UTC?
UTC is 4 hours ahead of EST right now. The difference changes between 5 hours and 4 hours during the year because of daylight saving time.
How do I convert EST to UTC?
Add 4 hours to the EST time. For example, 12:00 PM EST is 4:00 PM UTC.
Where is EST used?
Eastern Time is used in New York, Washington DC, Miami and Toronto.
Where is UTC used?
Coordinated Universal Time is used in the world time standard used by aviation, servers and science.
Does this converter handle daylight saving time?
Yes. The converter uses the official time zone database, so it automatically applies daylight saving time for the date you pick.