5am in Eastern Time is 9am in Coordinated Universal Time.

Frequently asked

Quick answers about converting between Eastern Time and Coordinated Universal Time. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

What is the time difference between Eastern Time and Coordinated Universal Time?

Eastern Time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time right now. We always show the live, daylight-saving-correct difference, so this figure already accounts for whichever side is observing summer time today.

When it's 5am in Eastern Time, what time is it in Coordinated Universal Time?

5am in Eastern Time is 9am in Coordinated Universal Time. It falls outside the 9-to-5 in Eastern Time but lands inside working hours in Coordinated Universal Time. Use the hour-by-hour table above to read any other time across.

What's the best time for a call between Eastern Time and Coordinated Universal Time?

9am–1pm in Eastern Time lines up with 1pm–5pm in Coordinated Universal Time — both sides are inside a 9-to-5 working day.

Does this account for daylight saving time?

Yes. We track every clock change in both places, so the abbreviations you see — EDT and UTC — are the ones actually in effect right now, not a fixed all-year value. When either side changes its clocks, this page updates automatically.

Why is the date sometimes different on each side?

When two places are far enough apart, the same moment can fall on different calendar days. That is why some conversions are marked "previous day" or "next day" — it is the same instant in time, read off two clocks that crossed midnight at different points.