UTC to EST time difference
EST is 5 hours behind UTC in standard time, and 4 hours behind UTC when daylight saving time is in effect. Because the US, Europe and Australia switch on different dates, the gap can briefly differ — the converter always uses the exact date.
Common UTC to EST times (standard time)
| Coordinated Universal Time | Eastern Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM UTC | 7:00 PM the previous day EST |
| 3:00 AM UTC | 10:00 PM the previous day EST |
| 6:00 AM UTC | 1:00 AM EST |
| 8:00 AM UTC | 3:00 AM EST |
| 9:00 AM UTC | 4:00 AM EST |
| 12:00 PM UTC | 7:00 AM EST |
| 3:00 PM UTC | 10:00 AM EST |
| 5:00 PM UTC | 12:00 PM EST |
| 6:00 PM UTC | 1:00 PM EST |
| 9:00 PM UTC | 4:00 PM EST |
About UTC and EST
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+0 all year. Eastern Time (EST) is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Scheduling a meeting? The best overlap is usually afternoon in UTC, which is morning in EST. Use the 24-hour table in the converter to find a slot that works for everyone.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between UTC and EST?
EST is 5 hours behind UTC in standard time, and 4 hours behind UTC when daylight saving time is in effect. Because the US, Europe and Australia switch on different dates, the gap can briefly differ — the converter always uses the exact date.
Does this handle daylight saving time?
Yes. The converter uses your browser’s up-to-date time zone database, so UTC/EST daylight saving changes are applied automatically for the date you pick.
How do I convert UTC to EST manually?
Subtract 5 hours to the UTC time (in standard time). For example, 9:00 AM UTC is 4:00 AM EST.