ESTtoUTCEastern Standard Time (EST) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
Live time comparison
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Plan meetings instantly
Drag the slider to test hours in EST. See the corresponding time in UTC.
Global ticker inspiration
Travel and discover new locations around the world!
Search or Compare
Search or compare any City, Country, or Time Zone — one opens a page; two compares.
United States • ESTESTEastern Standard Time (EST)
Quick Reference: EST → UTC
See both zones on the globe
Click on the blue pins to travel to New York City and UTC!
About EST and UTC
Frequently Asked Questions about EST & UTC
What is the time difference between EST and UTC?
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST). Eastern Standard Time (EST) uses America/New_York at UTC-5; Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) uses UTC at UTC+0.
What are the UTC offsets for EST and UTC?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is UTC-5. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+0. The time difference is 5 hours.
How do I convert EST to UTC?
To convert EST to UTC, add 5 hours.
Do EST and UTC observe Daylight Saving Time?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) stays fixed at UTC-5 and does not change for Daylight Saving Time.<br/>Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) stays fixed at UTC+0 and does not change for Daylight Saving Time.
What is the best time to schedule meetings between EST and UTC?
Use the meeting planner tool on this page to find overlapping business hours between Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), or use <a href="https://findtime.io" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #ef4444; font-weight: 600;">findtime.io</a> to set and share through Google Calendar, Outlook, or .ics files.
