UTC to EST Converter
Convert UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) to EST (Eastern Standard Time) instantly
Perfect for international teams and global coordination
Time Difference
EST is 5 hours behind UTC (UTC-5)
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) UTC, it's 7:00 AM in New York (EST)
During daylight saving time (EDT), the difference is 4 hours
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About UTC to EST Conversion
What is UTC?
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard used worldwide. It's the basis for all civil time-keeping and is not affected by daylight saving time.
Used by: International organizations, aviation, military, servers, and databases
What is EST?
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5 and is used in the eastern United States and parts of Canada during standard time. During daylight saving time (March-November), it becomes EDT (UTC-4).
Major cities: New York, Washington D.C., Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Toronto
Why Use UTC?
- No DST confusion: UTC doesn't change with daylight saving time
- Global standard: Understood universally across all time zones
- Technical systems: Used for servers, databases, and logging
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