EST to UTC Converter

Convert Eastern Time to Coordinated Universal Time. As of October 12, 2026, UTC is 4 hours ahead of ET (EDT); the gap changes with daylight saving time.

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Click an hour to convert it. Rows show each city’s local time.

How to use the EST to UTC Converter

  1. Enter a EST time. Set the date and time in Eastern Time.
  2. Read the UTC time. The Coordinated Universal Time equivalent appears instantly, with DST notes.
  3. Compare more cities. Add cities to the hour grid or click an hour to convert it.

Eastern Time vs Coordinated Universal Time time difference in 2026

Dates (2026)UTC vs ET
Jan 1 – Mar 7+5 hours
Mar 8 – Oct 31+4 hours
Nov 1 – Dec 31+5 hours

The difference changes 2 times in 2026 because the two zones switch daylight saving time on different dates.

EST to UTC conversion table (October 12, 2026)

ET (EDT)UTC
12:00 AM4:00 AM
1:00 AM5:00 AM
2:00 AM6:00 AM
3:00 AM7:00 AM
4:00 AM8:00 AM
5:00 AM9:00 AM
6:00 AM10:00 AM
7:00 AM11:00 AM
8:00 AM12:00 PM
9:00 AM1:00 PM
10:00 AM2:00 PM
11:00 AM3:00 PM
12:00 PM4:00 PM
1:00 PM5:00 PM
2:00 PM6:00 PM
3:00 PM7:00 PM
4:00 PM8:00 PM
5:00 PM9:00 PM
6:00 PM10:00 PM
7:00 PM11:00 PM
8:00 PM12:00 AM (+1 day)
9:00 PM1:00 AM (+1 day)
10:00 PM2:00 AM (+1 day)
11:00 PM3:00 AM (+1 day)

Highlighted rows fall within 9 AM–5 PM in both zones. Times for other dates may differ around DST changes; use the converter above.

What your results mean

In this page’s name, EST stands for Eastern Time (America/New_York) and UTC for Coordinated Universal Time (UTC); the labels are used year-round as search terms. The converter uses each zone’s rules for the date you pick, so it shows EDT or UTC automatically when daylight saving time applies.

Tips

  • Eastern Time is used in New York, Florida, Georgia, the Eastern Seaboard, Ontario and Quebec.
  • Coordinated Universal Time is used in aviation, servers, science and international coordination.
  • Also see EST to PST, EST to CST, EST to IST, EST to GMT.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and UTC?

As of October 12, 2026, Coordinated Universal Time is 4 hours ahead of ET (EDT) (EDT UTC−4 vs UTC+0). The gap changes during the year because of daylight saving time: 5 hours in mid-January and 4 hours in mid-July.

What is 9 AM EST in UTC?

On October 12, 2026, 9:00 AM ET (EDT) is 1:00 PM UTC. The result can shift by an hour on dates when only one side is on daylight saving time; the converter above uses the rules for the date you pick.

Does EST observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Eastern Time switches between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4); in 2026 clocks change on March 8 at 2:00 AM and November 1 at 2:00 AM local time.

Does UTC observe daylight saving time?

No. UTC (no daylight saving).

When do EST and UTC business hours overlap?

On October 12, 2026, 9-to-5 hours overlap from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM ET (EDT) (4 hours).

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