UTC to EST Time Converter
Compare UTC and EST instantly. The clocks below stay in sync with the IANA time-zone database, so daylight-saving transitions are handled automatically for both UTC and New York.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| UTC (UTC) | EST (New York) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 08:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 01:00 AM | 09:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 02:00 AM | 10:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 03:00 AM | 11:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 04:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 05:00 AM | 01:00 AM |
| 06:00 AM | 02:00 AM |
| 07:00 AM | 03:00 AM |
| 08:00 AM | 04:00 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 05:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 06:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 08:00 AM |
| 01:00 PM | 09:00 AM |
| 02:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 03:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 04:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 05:00 PM | 01:00 PM |
| 06:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
| 07:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| 08:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| 09:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
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
1 PM–5 PM UTC (9 AM–1 PM EST) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between UTC and EST?+
EST (UTC-04:00) is currently 4 hours behind UTC (UTC+00:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does UTC or EST 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 UTC and New York?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in UTC and New York overlap from 1 PM to 5 PM UTC (9 AM–1 PM EST). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert UTC to EST?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the UTC row to see the matching EST time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.