EDT to UTC Time Converter
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is currently 4 hours ahead of Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). EDT is UTC-4 and UTC is UTC+0. The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.
Best Time for a Call
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM in EDT, which is 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in UTC.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: EDT to UTC
Rows marked office hours fall between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both places. For a specific date, use the interactive converter.
Does the Difference Change During the Year?
EDT and UTC are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
EDT is UTC-4, the summer counterpart of EST. Eastern North America uses it from March to November.
UTC is the global time standard. It has no daylight saving and never shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is UTC compared to EDT?
UTC is currently 4 hours ahead of EDT. EDT and UTC are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in EDT in UTC?
9:00 AM in EDT is 1:00 PM in UTC.
What is the best time for a call between EDT and UTC?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM in EDT, which is 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in UTC.