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UTC to EST: Convert Coordinated Universal Time to Eastern Time

Eastern Time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time right now (until Oct 31, 2026); the gap changes to 5 hours when clocks change for daylight saving time. Convert any time below, or use the full UTC to EST conversion table.

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
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Eastern Time (EST/EDT)
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Quick answer

Eastern Time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time right now (until Oct 31, 2026); the gap changes to 5 hours when clocks change for daylight saving time. So 12:00 PM UTC = 8:00 AM EDT at the moment. (Eastern Time is on EDT for daylight saving time right now.)

UTC to EST conversion table

UTCEDT when UTC is UTCEST when UTC is UTC
12:00 AM8:00 PM −1 day7:00 PM −1 day
1:00 AM9:00 PM −1 day8:00 PM −1 day
2:00 AM10:00 PM −1 day9:00 PM −1 day
3:00 AM11:00 PM −1 day10:00 PM −1 day
4:00 AM12:00 AM11:00 PM −1 day
5:00 AM1:00 AM12:00 AM
6:00 AM2:00 AM1:00 AM
7:00 AM3:00 AM2:00 AM
8:00 AM4:00 AM3:00 AM
9:00 AM5:00 AM4:00 AM
10:00 AM6:00 AM5:00 AM
11:00 AM7:00 AM6:00 AM
12:00 PM8:00 AM7:00 AM
1:00 PM9:00 AM8:00 AM
2:00 PM10:00 AM9:00 AM
3:00 PM11:00 AM10:00 AM
4:00 PM12:00 PM11:00 AM
5:00 PM1:00 PM12:00 PM
6:00 PM2:00 PM1:00 PM
7:00 PM3:00 PM2:00 PM
8:00 PM4:00 PM3:00 PM
9:00 PM5:00 PM4:00 PM
10:00 PM6:00 PM5:00 PM
11:00 PM7:00 PM6:00 PM

UTC and EST difference through 2027

The gap between the two zones on each date range, including daylight saving time changes:

DatesCoordinated Universal TimeEastern TimeDifference
Sep 30, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026UTC (UTC+0)EDT (UTC−4)EST 4 hours behind
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027UTC (UTC+0)EST (UTC−5)EST 5 hours behind
Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027UTC (UTC+0)EDT (UTC−4)EST 4 hours behind
Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027UTC (UTC+0)EST (UTC−5)EST 5 hours behind

Best time to meet or call

  • When EST is 4 hours behind UTC: Working hours (9 AM–5 PM) overlap from 1:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC (9:00 AM–1:00 PM EST), about 4 hours.
  • When EST is 5 hours behind UTC: Working hours (9 AM–5 PM) overlap from 2:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC (9:00 AM–12:00 PM EST), about 3 hours.

About Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

UTC is the world's reference time. It never changes for daylight saving time, which makes it the safest zone for scheduling across countries. It's used in Aviation, shipping, computer servers, science and international standards.

About Eastern Time (EST)

The Eastern time zone uses EST (UTC−5) in winter and EDT (UTC−4) during daylight saving time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. It's used in New York, Washington DC, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Detroit and Toronto.

Frequently asked questions

What time is 12 PM UTC in EST?

12:00 PM UTC is 8:00 AM EDT right now (Sep 30, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026). The answer changes when either zone changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

How many hours ahead or behind is EST from UTC?

Currently 4 hours behind UTC. During the year the difference is 4 hours behind UTC or 5 hours behind UTC, depending on daylight saving time. See the table on this page for exact dates.

Does UTC change for daylight saving time?

No. UTC is the world's reference time. It never changes for daylight saving time, which makes it the safest zone for scheduling across countries.

Does EST change for daylight saving time?

Yes. The Eastern time zone uses EST (UTC−5) in winter and EDT (UTC−4) during daylight saving time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

What is the best time for a call between UTC and EST?

Right now, working hours overlap from 1:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC (9:00 AM–1:00 PM EST), about 4 hours.

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Reviewed by Gurmej Singh, Founder, Divy Digital Hub · Last reviewed: Wednesday, September 30, 2026. All calculations run in your browser. Editorial policy.