Convert Eastern Time (EST) to UTC. UTC is 5 hours ahead of EST in winter, and UTC is 4 hours ahead of EDT in summer. Updated for the 2026 time zone changes and current daylight saving rules.
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| EST | Nov–Mar (EST → UTC) | Mar–Nov (EDT → UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) | 3:00 AM (next day) |
This uses Eastern Time as in New York and Toronto. Since Nov 1, 2026, Manitoba (UTC−5 all year) is on the same time as EST from November to March, and Atikokan, Ontario stays on EST all year.
UTC never changes, so the gap with North American time zones shifts by an hour when they change their clocks.
UTC is 5 hours ahead of EST in winter, and UTC is 4 hours ahead of EDT in summer.
9:00 AM EST is 2:00 PM UTC in winter, and 9:00 AM EDT is 1:00 PM UTC in summer.
12:00 PM EST is 5:00 PM UTC in winter, and 12:00 PM EDT is 4:00 PM UTC in summer.
5:00 PM EST is 10:00 PM UTC in winter, and 5:00 PM EDT is 9:00 PM UTC in summer.
EST is often used loosely for Eastern Time all year. Strictly, EST is the winter time and EDT is the summer time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. The converter above shows the right one for the date you pick.
This uses Eastern Time as in New York and Toronto. Since Nov 1, 2026, Manitoba (UTC−5 all year) is on the same time as EST from November to March, and Atikokan, Ontario stays on EST all year.
UTC never changes, so the gap with North American time zones shifts by an hour when they change their clocks.