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ET to UTC Converter
Convert Eastern Time (ET) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and compare the time difference between the two time zones.
Local: Wed, Sep 9, 2026 00:00 PM
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ET to UTC Time Difference
UTC is 5 hours ahead of ET.
The time difference shown above uses the offsets in effect on November 2, 2026. Daylight saving time may change the difference on other dates.
ET to UTC Conversion Table
Use this table as a quick reference when converting common times from ET to UTC. The table uses the time zone offsets in effect on November 2, 2026.
| ET | UTC |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
About Eastern Time (ET)
Eastern Time (ET) is used in parts of the United States and Canada and automatically changes between EST and EDT.
- Abbreviation
- ET
- Current UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- Region
- North America
About Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the primary global time standard used to coordinate clocks and time zones around the world.
- Abbreviation
- UTC
- UTC Offset
- UTC±0
- Region
- Worldwide
How to Convert ET to UTC
Compare the Zones
The converter calculates the corresponding time in UTC.
Check the Date
Remember that a conversion can move the result to the previous or next calendar day.