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Timezone conversion

EDT to UTC Time — Convert Eastern Daylight Time (US) to Coordinated Universal Time

UTC is currently 4 hours ahead of EDT. The gap shifts across the year: around January it is 5 hours ahead of EDT, and around July it is 4 hours ahead of EDT, because one or both zones observe daylight saving.

UTC is currently 4 hours ahead of EDT.

EDT • EDT (UTC-4)
1:16 PM
Wednesday, Jul 8
UTC • UTC (UTC+0)
5:16 PM
Wednesday, Jul 8

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Full EDT to UTC conversion table

EDTUTC
12:00 AM4:00 AM
1:00 AM5:00 AM
2:00 AM6:00 AM
3:00 AM7:00 AM
4:00 AM8:00 AM
5:00 AM9:00 AM
6:00 AM10:00 AM
7:00 AM11:00 AM
8:00 AM12:00 PM
9:00 AM1:00 PM
10:00 AM2:00 PM
11:00 AM3:00 PM
12:00 PM4:00 PM
1:00 PM5:00 PM
2:00 PM6:00 PM
3:00 PM7:00 PM
4:00 PM8:00 PM
5:00 PM9:00 PM
6:00 PM10:00 PM
7:00 PM11:00 PM
8:00 PM12:00 AM(next day)
9:00 PM1:00 AM(next day)
10:00 PM2:00 AM(next day)
11:00 PM3:00 AM(next day)

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

Around January the EDT → UTC offset is 5 hours ahead of EDT. Around July it is 4 hours ahead of EDT. That swing comes from one or both zones observing daylight saving on different schedules — the converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

Frequently asked questions

Is UTC ahead of or behind EDT right now?
UTC is currently 4 hours ahead of EDT.
What is the current EDT to UTC time difference?
Right now the gap is 4 hours ahead — UTC is 4 hours ahead of EDT.
Does the EDT → UTC offset change during the year?
Yes. Around January the offset is 5 hours ahead of EDT; around July it is 4 hours ahead of EDT. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.
Does EDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Eastern Daylight Time (US) observes DST, so its UTC offset shifts by 1 hour(s) between winter and summer.
Does UTC observe daylight saving time?
No — Coordinated Universal Time stays at a fixed UTC offset year-round.
What time is 9 AM EDT in UTC?
9:00 AM EDT is 1:00 PM UTC.
What time is 12 PM (noon) EDT in UTC?
12:00 PM EDT is 4:00 PM UTC.
What time is 5 PM EDT in UTC?
5:00 PM EDT is 9:00 PM UTC.
When is the best time to schedule a call between EDT and UTC?
The working-hours overlap (09:00–17:00 in both zones) runs roughly 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT (≈ 4 hours). Mid-morning EDT is usually the safest window for a live call.
What time zone does EDT refer to?
EDT refers to Eastern Daylight Time (US) (IANA: America/New_York).
What time zone does UTC refer to?
UTC refers to Coordinated Universal Time (IANA: UTC).

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