UTC to EST Converter

Understanding UTC to EST Time

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time. It is, within about 1 second, mean solar time at 0° longitude and is not subject to daylight saving time. More information can be found on its Wikipedia page.

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is a time zone encompassing part or all of 23 states in the Eastern part of the United States, parts of eastern Canada, and certain areas in the Caribbean and South America. It is in the North America time zone and observes standard time (EST) during the winter months, and daylight saving time (EDT) during the summer. You can read more about it on its Wikipedia page.

EST is five hours behind UTC (UTC-5) during standard time and four hours behind UTC (UTC-4) during daylight saving time.

How to Convert UTC to EST Time

Master the time difference between UTC and EST! Our converter makes it easy. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Click on the UTC time tile (left) to choose the time you want to convert to EST.
2. The time in EST (right) will be updated accordingly.
3. Vice versa, you can also change EST time and UTC time will be updated accordingly
4. To share the converted time, click on “Copy Sharable Link” and share it with your friends!

If you’re seeking conversions for other time zones, visit our main Time Converter page.

UTC to EST Time Conversion Chart

This Time Conversion Chart is based on the time as of 20 Sep 2025. While the times in the table account for Daylight Saving Time (DST), please use the tool above for real-time conversions between UTC and EST and to obtain the correct named time zones that adjust with DST.

Best Meeting Times Between UTC and EST

The following times are within business hours (8 am – 6 pm) for both locations as of 20 Sep 2025: