UTC to EST Time Converter
Convert Coordinated Universal Time to Eastern Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Coordinated Universal Time
UTC
5:50
Eastern Time
EST
1:50
UTC is on standard time (UTC), while EST is on daylight savings (EDT) right now.
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How the UTC to EST time difference works
EST is 4 hours behind UTC. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the global time standard the world sets its clocks by. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. For example, 9:00 AM UTC is 5:00 AM EST. 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
UTC offset
UTC+0
EST offset
UTC-5
UTC to EST conversion chart
| Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) | Eastern Time (EST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 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 |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM UTC (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
ReykjavikAccraDakarAbidjanBamako
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
UTC to EST questions
Is EST ahead of or behind UTC?
EST is 4 hours behind UTC. So 9:00 AM UTC is 5:00 AM EST, and 5:00 PM UTC is 1:00 PM EST.
What time is EST when it is 12:00 PM UTC?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) UTC in Coordinated Universal Time, it is 8:00 AM EST in Eastern Time.
How many hours difference is there between UTC and EST?
There is a 4 hours difference. Eastern Time (EST) runs 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Do UTC and EST 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 UTC and EST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM UTC (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Coordinated Universal Time and Eastern Time.
Which cities use UTC and EST?
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) covers cities such as Reykjavik, Accra, Dakar, Abidjan, Bamako. Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia.