New York (Eastern) to UTC — Time Zone Converter
ET (UTC-4) → UTC (UTC+0). UTC is 4 hours ahead relative to New York (Eastern) right now.
New York (Eastern)
Oct 7, 2026, 7:54 AM
UTC
Oct 7, 2026, 11:54 AM
Need the reverse? UTC to New York (Eastern) →
Sample times — ET to UTC
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About New York (Eastern) and UTCNew York (Eastern) vs UTC time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only New York (Eastern) observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
Dates (2026) ET UTC Difference Jan 1 – Mar 7 UTC−5 UTC UTC is 5 hours ahead Mar 8 – Oct 31 UTC−4 UTC UTC is 4 hours ahead Nov 1 – Dec 31 UTC−5 UTC UTC is 5 hours ahead
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
New York (Eastern) vs UTC time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only New York (Eastern) observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
| Dates (2026) | ET | UTC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | UTC−5 | UTC | UTC is 5 hours ahead |
| Mar 8 – Oct 31 | UTC−4 | UTC | UTC is 4 hours ahead |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | UTC−5 | UTC | UTC is 5 hours ahead |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Eastern Time to UTC is essential for publishing API timestamps, flight plans, and incident reports. Add five hours (standard) or four hours (daylight) to get UTC from New York.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York (Eastern) and UTC?
Right now the offset is about 4 hours ahead (from ET to UTC). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect New York (Eastern) vs UTC?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across the US East Coast and Coordinated Universal Time?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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