EST to UTC Time Converter
Compare EST and UTC instantly. The clocks below stay in sync with the IANA time-zone database, so daylight-saving transitions are handled automatically for both New York and UTC.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| EST (New York) | UTC (UTC) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 04:00 AM |
| 01:00 AM | 05:00 AM |
| 02:00 AM | 06:00 AM |
| 03:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
| 04:00 AM | 08:00 AM |
| 05:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
| 06:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 07:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 08:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 09:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 02:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 03:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| 01:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| 02:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| 03:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| 04:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| 05:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
| 06:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 07:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 08:00 PM | 12:00 AM(Sat, Oct 3) |
| 09:00 PM | 01:00 AM(Sat, Oct 3) |
| 10:00 PM | 02:00 AM(Sat, Oct 3) |
| 11:00 PM | 03:00 AM(Sat, Oct 3) |
Daylight saving time
New York observes daylight saving time; UTC does not. Expect a one-hour swing when New York starts or ends DST.
Working-hours overlap
9 AM–1 PM EST (1 PM–5 PM UTC) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between EST and UTC?+
UTC (UTC+00:00) is currently 4 hours ahead of EST (UTC-04:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does EST or UTC observe daylight saving time?+
New York observes daylight saving time; UTC does not, so the gap changes when New York springs forward or falls back. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between New York and UTC?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in New York and UTC overlap from 9 AM to 1 PM EST (1 PM–5 PM UTC). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert EST to UTC?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the EST row to see the matching UTC time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.