EST to UTC time difference
Right now UTC is 4 hours ahead of US Eastern Time: when it is 9:00 AM in US Eastern Time (EDT), it is 1:00 PM in UTC (UTC). The difference is not fixed. US Eastern Time changes the clocks twice a year, so from November 2, 2026 the gap becomes 5 hours, and from March 15, 2027 it goes back to 4 hours.
ET, EST and EDT
ET means Eastern Time, whatever the season. It is EST (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-5) from early November to mid-March and EDT (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-4) the rest of the year. Today it is EDT. People often write "EST" all year when they mean Eastern Time; the times on this page are correct either way.
EST to UTC conversion table
Every hour of the day in US Eastern Time and the matching time in UTC, for today, October 13, 2026.
| EST (US Eastern Time) | UTC (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 (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
Scheduling tips
With a gap of 4 hours there are a few shared working hours each day. Plan meetings for the morning of the place that is behind. When you share a time, write the zone with it, such as "9:00 AM EST", and remember that a time near midnight can fall on a different date on the other side.
Reverse: UTC to EST. Other converters: EST to PKT · PKT to UTC · EST to PST · EST to CST · EST to GMT · EST to IST · any time zone to your time
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between EST and UTC?
Right now UTC is 4 hours ahead of US Eastern Time. The gap changes to 5 hours on November 2, 2026 when daylight saving time starts or ends.
What time is it in UTC when it is 9 AM in US Eastern Time?
1:00 PM.
What is 8 PM EST in UTC?
12:00 AM (next day) UTC.
Does the EST to UTC difference change during the year?
Yes. One or both places use daylight saving time, so the gap changes on November 2, 2026 and March 15, 2027.
How do I convert EST to UTC?
Enter the EST time and date at the top. The converter applies the difference for that date, including daylight saving time.
What is 12 PM EST in UTC?
4:00 PM today.
What is 6 PM EST in UTC?
10:00 PM today.
What is the best time for a call between US Eastern Time and UTC?
Pick a time that is in working hours in both places; the hour-by-hour table on this page shows both clocks side by side.