UTC to EST time difference
Right now US Eastern Time is 4 hours behind UTC: when it is 9:00 AM in UTC (UTC), it is 5:00 AM in US Eastern Time (EDT). 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.
UTC to EST conversion table
Every hour of the day in UTC and the matching time in US Eastern Time, for today, October 13, 2026.
| UTC (UTC) | EST (US Eastern Time) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous 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 |
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 UTC", and remember that a time near midnight can fall on a different date on the other side.
Reverse: EST to UTC. Other converters: PKT to EST · UTC to PKT · PST to EST · CST to EST · GMT to EST · IST to EST · any time zone to your time
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between UTC and EST?
Right now US Eastern Time is 4 hours behind UTC. The gap changes to 5 hours on November 2, 2026 when daylight saving time starts or ends.
What time is it in US Eastern Time when it is 9 AM in UTC?
5:00 AM.
What is 8 PM UTC in EST?
4:00 PM EDT.
Does the UTC to EST 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 UTC to EST?
Enter the UTC time and date at the top. The converter applies the difference for that date, including daylight saving time.
What is 12 PM UTC in EST?
8:00 AM today.
What is 6 PM UTC in EST?
2:00 PM today.
What is the best time for a call between UTC and US Eastern Time?
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.