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