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EDT to UTC Converter

Need to convert Eastern Daylight Time to Coordinated Universal Time? UTC is 4 hours ahead of EDT. Edit the time or date below and the UTC result updates live.

UTC is 4 hours ahead of EDT
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EDT

Now in New York: 1:53:55 PM EDT

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UTC

Now in UTC: 5:53:55 PM UTC

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Daylight saving notes

In the United States and Canada, daylight saving time runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. That affects Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

EDT to UTC conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM EDT meeting takes place at 1:00 PM UTC.

Eastern Daylight Time to Coordinated Universal Time conversion chart
EDT timeUTC time
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+1 day
9:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day

This chart uses the fixed EDT and UTC offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert EDT to UTC Time Zone

Below are the answers people search for most when converting Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

How do I convert EDT to UTC?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the EDT field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching UTC time updates on the right automatically — there’s no button to press.
  3. Need a different day? Click the date field and the result follows, rolling over if it crosses midnight.

How many hours apart are EDT and UTC?

UTC is 4 hours ahead of EDT. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 4 hours to get the other.

What time is it in UTC right now?

Right now the time in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 5:53:55 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live UTC clock.

What time is it in EDT right now?

And in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 1:53:55 PM. Compare the two and the 4 hours gap is easy to see.

What's the best time for a EDT–UTC call?

For example, a 9:00 AM EDT meeting takes place at 1:00 PM UTC. The trick is to aim for a slot that lands inside normal working hours on both sides. Once you’ve found a time, hit Share on the converter to copy a link with the time built in — easy to send to a colleague. Juggling three or more zones? The meeting planner highlights the hours that overlap for everyone.

How does daylight saving affect EDT to UTC?

The labels EDT and UTC are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. One side switches between standard and summer time while the other stays put, so the real-world gap can shift by an hour for part of the year. It's worth checking which label a region is actually using before you lock in a time.

Why can you trust this EDT to UTC converter?

Every conversion here is calculated from the IANA time zone database — the same source your phone, computer, and browser rely on. Plenty of tools hard-code a single offset, which quietly goes wrong whenever a region changes its rules or flips for daylight saving. We follow the real rules instead, so EDT to UTC stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert EDT to other time zones

Convert to UTC from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of EDT is UTC?

UTC is 4 hours ahead of EDT — a fixed 4 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in UTC when it's 12:00 PM EDT?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) EDT, it's 4:00 PM UTC.

Do EDT or UTC use daylight saving time?

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) observes daylight saving, alternating with EST; Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving.

Why might the real-world EDT–UTC difference change during the year?

The labels EDT and UTC are fixed offsets, so this converter is always exact. But Eastern Daylight Time's region switches between standard and summer time, so for part of the year you may actually want EST to UTC. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.