Time zone converter/UTC to EST
UTC to EST Converter
Coordinated Universal Time to Eastern Standard Time
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 5 hours behind UTC. To convert UTC to EST, subtract 5 hours. For current U.S. Eastern Time, the difference is 4 hours during EDT and 5 hours during EST.
14:00 UTC = 9:00 AM EST
- 14:00 UTC→9:00 AM EST
- 19:00 UTC→2:00 PM EST
- 02:00 UTC→9:00 PM EST previous day
- 20:00 UTC→3:00 PM EST
- 22:00 UTC→5:00 PM EST
EST = UTC − 5 hours
From
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
UTC · UTC+0
2:00 PM is a starting time, not the current time in Coordinated Universal Time.
To
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
EST · UTC−5
9:00 AM EST
EST is 5 hours behind UTC
5 hours behind
Change the date or time above. The converted time is shown under To.
EST = UTC − 5 hours
UTC → EST always subtracts 5 hours. Choose UTC → Eastern Time when you want the U.S. East Coast clock for a specific date, including daylight saving (EDT).
UTC to EST Conversion Chart (24-Hour Table)
This chart shows EST (always UTC−5) and EDT (always UTC−4). For Eastern Time on a specific date, use the converter above.
| UTC (24-hour) | EST (UTC−5) | EDT (UTC−4) |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 7:00 PM previous day | 8:00 PM previous day |
| 01:00 | 8:00 PM previous day | 9:00 PM previous day |
| 02:00 | 9:00 PM previous day | 10:00 PM previous day |
| 03:00 | 10:00 PM previous day | 11:00 PM previous day |
| 04:00 | 11:00 PM previous day | 12:00 AM |
| 05:00 | 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 06:00 | 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 07:00 | 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 08:00 | 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 09:00 | 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 | 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 | 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 12:00 | 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 13:00 | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 14:00 | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 15:00 | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 16:00 | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 17:00 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 18:00 | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 19:00 | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 20:00 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 21:00 | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 22:00 | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 23:00 | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
Popular UTC to EST Conversions
Quick answers for the hours people look up most. These use Eastern Standard Time — always subtract 5 hours.
14:00 UTC to EST
14:00 UTC is 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST). During Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), 14:00 UTC is 10:00 AM in New York.
19:00 UTC to EST
19:00 UTC is 2:00 PM EST. During EDT, 19:00 UTC is 3:00 PM in New York.
02:00 UTC to EST
02:00 UTC is 9:00 PM EST on the previous day. During EDT, 02:00 UTC is 10:00 PM on the previous day.
20:00 UTC to EST
20:00 UTC is 3:00 PM EST. During EDT, 20:00 UTC is 4:00 PM in New York.
22:00 UTC to EST
22:00 UTC is 5:00 PM EST. During EDT, 22:00 UTC is 6:00 PM in New York.
UTC to Eastern Time — EST vs EDT
The same UTC time can land on two different East Coast clocks, depending on the date. EST is always 5 hours behind UTC. EDT is always 4 hours behind UTC. Eastern Time follows the date.
- EST = UTC−5
- EDT = UTC−4
- EST = UTC − 5 hours
| Conversion | Difference | 14:00 UTC |
|---|---|---|
| UTC → EST | −5 hours | 9:00 AM EST |
| UTC → EDT | −4 hours | 10:00 AM EDT |
| UTC → Eastern Time | Depends on the date | 9:00 AM / 10:00 AM |
When the clocks spring forward
On March 8, 2026, Eastern Time skips 2:00 AM. 06:30 UTC is 1:30 AM EST. 07:00 UTC is 3:00 AM EDT. There is no 2:30 AM that morning.
When the clocks fall back
On November 1, 2026, Eastern Time repeats 1:30 AM. 05:30 UTC is 1:30 AM EDT. 06:30 UTC is 1:30 AM EST. The clock time is the same; one is EDT and the other is EST.
How to Convert UTC Timestamps to Eastern Time
Paste a UTC time that ends in Z or +00:00, such as the example below. A time with neither is not converted.
2026-10-30T14:00:00Z
October 30, 2026
10:00 AM EDT
New York
UTC−4
Paste a UTC time that ends in Z or +00:00, such as 2026-10-30T14:00:00Z. A time with neither is not converted.
UTC vs GMT for Eastern Time
UTC and GMT read the same clock for everyday conversion, so UTC to EST and GMT to EST both subtract 5 hours on standard time. UTC is the time standard; GMT is a time zone name. If you need Greenwich Mean Time by name, use the GMT to EST Converter.
Current UTC and Eastern Time
UTC stays at UTC+0 year-round. Eastern Time right now is labeled EST or EDT for this season — not EST all year.
Coordinated Universal Time
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UTC
Eastern Time
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ET
EST
UTC−5
Standard time all year
About These Time Zones
Open a zone page for a standard-time label such as EST, or a regional clock like Eastern Time that follows daylight saving for the date you pick.
UTC to EST FAQ
- What is UTC to EST?
- UTC to EST always subtracts 5 hours. EST is 5 hours behind UTC.
- Is EST UTC−4 or UTC−5?
- EST is always UTC−5. UTC−4 is Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Pages that call a 4-hour gap EST are using the summer clock and labeling it EST.
- How do I convert 14:00 UTC to EST?
- 14:00 UTC is 9:00 AM EST. Subtract 5 hours. During EDT, 14:00 UTC is 10:00 AM in New York.
- How do I convert UTC to Eastern Time?
- Pick the date and choose UTC → Eastern Time. Eastern Time uses EST (UTC−5) or EDT (UTC−4) for that day.
- Does UTC change with daylight saving time?
- No. UTC does not change with the seasons. Eastern Time does.
- Is UTC the same as GMT?
- For this conversion, the clocks match: both stay at UTC+0, so UTC to EST and GMT to EST both subtract 5 hours on standard time. UTC is the time standard; GMT is a time zone name.