EST to UTC time difference
UTC is 5 hours ahead of EST in standard time, and 4 hours ahead of EST 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 EST to UTC times (standard time)
| Eastern Time | Coordinated Universal Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM UTC |
| 3:00 AM EST | 8:00 AM UTC |
| 6:00 AM EST | 11:00 AM UTC |
| 8:00 AM EST | 1:00 PM UTC |
| 9:00 AM EST | 2:00 PM UTC |
| 12:00 PM EST | 5:00 PM UTC |
| 3:00 PM EST | 8:00 PM UTC |
| 5:00 PM EST | 10:00 PM UTC |
| 6:00 PM EST | 11:00 PM UTC |
| 9:00 PM EST | 2:00 AM the next day UTC |
About EST and UTC
Eastern Time (EST) is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 during daylight saving time. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+0 all year.
Scheduling a meeting? The best overlap is usually morning in EST, which is afternoon or evening in UTC. 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 EST and UTC?
UTC is 5 hours ahead of EST in standard time, and 4 hours ahead of EST 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 EST/UTC daylight saving changes are applied automatically for the date you pick.
How do I convert EST to UTC manually?
Add 5 hours to the EST time (in standard time). For example, 9:00 AM EST is 2:00 PM UTC.