Convert UTC to Eastern Time (EST). EST is 5 hours behind UTC in winter, and EDT is 4 hours behind UTC in summer. Updated for the 2026 time zone changes and current daylight saving rules.
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| UTC | Nov–Mar (UTC → EST) | Mar–Nov (UTC → EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM (prev. day) | 8:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM (prev. day) | 9:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM (prev. day) | 10:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM (prev. day) | 11:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM (prev. day) | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
UTC never changes, so the gap with North American time zones shifts by an hour when they change their clocks.
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.
EST is 5 hours behind UTC in winter, and EDT is 4 hours behind UTC in summer.
9:00 AM UTC is 4:00 AM EST in winter, and 9:00 AM UTC is 5:00 AM EDT in summer.
12:00 PM UTC is 7:00 AM EST in winter, and 12:00 PM UTC is 8:00 AM EDT in summer.
5:00 PM UTC is 12:00 PM EST in winter, and 5:00 PM UTC is 1:00 PM EDT 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.
UTC never changes, so the gap with North American time zones shifts by an hour when they change their clocks.
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.