EST to UTC Time Converter
Convert Eastern Time to Coordinated Universal Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Eastern Time
EST
4:23
Coordinated Universal Time
UTC
8:23
EST is on daylight savings (EDT), while UTC is on standard time (UTC) right now.
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How the EST to UTC time difference works
UTC is 4 hours ahead of EST. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the global time standard the world sets its clocks by. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 1:00 PM UTC. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
4 hours
Daylight saving
EST only
EST offset
UTC-5
UTC offset
UTC+0
EST to UTC conversion chart
| 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 +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM UTC). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
ReykjavikAccraDakarAbidjanBamako
EST to UTC questions
Is UTC ahead of or behind EST?
UTC is 4 hours ahead of EST. So 9:00 AM EST is 1:00 PM UTC, and 5:00 PM EST is 9:00 PM UTC.
What time is it in UTC when it is 12:00 PM EST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) EST in Eastern Time, it is 4:00 PM UTC in Coordinated Universal Time.
How many hours difference is there between EST and UTC?
There is a 4 hours difference. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) runs 4 hours ahead of Eastern Time (EST).
Do EST and UTC observe daylight saving time?
Eastern Time observes daylight saving time but Coordinated Universal Time does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and UTC?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM UTC). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Eastern Time and Coordinated Universal Time.
Which cities use EST and UTC?
Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) covers cities such as Reykjavik, Accra, Dakar, Abidjan, Bamako.