UTC to EST Converter & Meeting Planner
Quick answer: 9:00 AM UTC = 4:00 AM EST (fixed +00:00 standard offset — not DST-adjusted). Use the interactive converter below for DST-aware local-time scheduling.
Planning a call or meeting between Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and Eastern Standard Time (EST)? You need to account for the standard time difference. Eastern Standard Time is normally 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time. Whether you are coordinating between teams in Greenwich / London and New York and Toronto, our live tool has you covered. Use our interactive overlap studio below to find the perfect waking hours for both regions, taking into account any seasonal Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes.
24-Hour Conversion Table
Quick reference: 12:00 AM UTC = 7:00 PM EST. The full 24-hour UTC to EST table below uses fixed standard offsets for exact abbreviation searches.
Example: 3:00 PM UTC = 10:00 AM EST.
| UTC Time | EST Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM (00:00) | 7:00 PM (19:00)-1 day |
| 1:00 AM (01:00) | 8:00 PM (20:00)-1 day |
| 2:00 AM (02:00) | 9:00 PM (21:00)-1 day |
| 3:00 AM (03:00) | 10:00 PM (22:00)-1 day |
| 4:00 AM (04:00) | 11:00 PM (23:00)-1 day |
| 5:00 AM (05:00) | 12:00 AM (00:00) |
| 6:00 AM (06:00) | 1:00 AM (01:00) |
| 7:00 AM (07:00) | 2:00 AM (02:00) |
| 8:00 AM (08:00) | 3:00 AM (03:00) |
| 9:00 AM (09:00) | 4:00 AM (04:00) |
| 10:00 AM (10:00) | 5:00 AM (05:00) |
| 11:00 AM (11:00) | 6:00 AM (06:00) |
| 12:00 PM (12:00) | 7:00 AM (07:00) |
| 1:00 PM (13:00) | 8:00 AM (08:00) |
| 2:00 PM (14:00) | 9:00 AM (09:00) |
| 3:00 PM (15:00) | 10:00 AM (10:00) |
| 4:00 PM (16:00) | 11:00 AM (11:00) |
| 5:00 PM (17:00) | 12:00 PM (12:00) |
| 6:00 PM (18:00) | 1:00 PM (13:00) |
| 7:00 PM (19:00) | 2:00 PM (14:00) |
| 8:00 PM (20:00) | 3:00 PM (15:00) |
| 9:00 PM (21:00) | 4:00 PM (16:00) |
| 10:00 PM (22:00) | 5:00 PM (17:00) |
| 11:00 PM (23:00) | 6:00 PM (18:00) |
Best time to call New York from Greenwich / London
For most work calls, compare the normal business day in Greenwich / London (UTC) with the business day in New York (EST). UTC commonly covers Global, while EST is mainly associated with North America, Caribbean, Central America.
⚠️ Note: 2026-07-05 is not a normal workday in one or both regions based on their configured calendar. The overlap below should be treated as a reference, not a guaranteed office-hours window.
✅ The most practical overlap on 2026-07-05 is usually 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC, which corresponds to 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST. This window sits inside the typical UTC workday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and the EST workday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
- DST Safety: UTC or EST may shift during Daylight Saving Time. Always confirm the converted time for your specific date.
- NYSE & NASDAQ: 09:30-16:00 local time in New York.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between UTC and EST?
During standard time, Eastern Standard Time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time.
Is EST the same as Eastern Time (ET)?
Not exactly. 'Eastern Time' (ET) is a broad geographical term. EST is the specific UTC-05:00 offset used in winter, while EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is the UTC-04:00 offset used during summer.
Does Florida use EST?
Most of Florida is in the Eastern Time Zone. However, the western part of the Florida Panhandle operates on Central Time (CST/CDT).