EDT to UTC Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- June 30, 2025

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Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

UTC-4 • New York, Toronto, Miami

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

UTC+0 • London, Dublin, Reykjavik

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (EDT): -4

UTC Offset (UTC): +0

DST Status: --

EDT Time: --

UTC Time: --

Time Format:

Current EDT: --:--:--

Current UTC: --:--:--

🌍 EDT is UTC-4 and observed during daylight saving time (March-November). UTC is the global time standard and never changes.

EDT to UTC Conversion Guide

What is EDT to UTC Conversion?

EDT to UTC conversion helps you translate time between Eastern Daylight Time and Coordinated Universal Time. EDT is UTC-4 and is observed during daylight saving time from March to November. UTC is the world time standard and remains constant year-round. The time difference is always 4 hours, with UTC being ahead of EDT.

Time Zone Information

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): Used in eastern United States and parts of Canada during daylight saving time. Always UTC-4 from March to November.

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC): The world time standard, successor to GMT. Used globally for coordination and synchronization. Always UTC+0.

Time Difference: UTC is consistently 4 hours ahead of EDT throughout the daylight saving period.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

EDT Period: Observed from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November when clocks are set forward

UTC Consistency: UTC never changes and serves as the universal reference time for all timezones

Constant Difference: The 4-hour difference remains fixed during the entire EDT period

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours

EDT 9:00 AM → UTC 1:00 PM

EDT 5:00 PM → UTC 9:00 PM

Standard business day conversion

International Meetings

EDT 10:00 AM → UTC 2:00 PM

EDT 3:00 PM → UTC 7:00 PM

Global coordination times

Server Timestamps

EDT 12:00 AM → UTC 4:00 AM

EDT 11:59 PM → UTC 3:59 AM (next day)

Midnight boundary handling

Aviation & Travel

EDT 6:00 AM → UTC 10:00 AM

EDT 8:00 PM → UTC 12:00 AM (next day)

Flight scheduling standard

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• EDT is only used during daylight saving time; EST (UTC-5) is used during standard time

• UTC is the global standard for timestamps in computing, aviation, and scientific applications

• Always add 4 hours to EDT to get UTC time

• UTC dates may change when converting late evening EDT times

• UTC is also known as "Zulu time" in military and aviation contexts

• UTC coordinates global operations across all time zones without confusion

Convert Time Between EDT and UTC

Whether you're lining up a Zoom call from Toronto with colleagues in Dublin or syncing a server deployment between Miami and Reykjavik, having the right time conversion is non-negotiable. This EDT to UTC converter takes out the math and gives you a clear, live snapshot of what time it is on both ends. No head-scratching or checking three different clocks.

From Eastern Daylight to Global Standard in Seconds

This tool lets you convert time between Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) in either direction. Just pick a date and time, and it instantly shows you the equivalent time on the other side. You can work from EDT or from UTC and toggle between them with a single click. It’s ideal for anyone who works across regions, whether you’re a software engineer, a travel planner, or someone who simply wants to make a call without waking up the other party at 3 AM.

How to Use the Converter Without Getting Lost

Step 1: Pick Your Starting Time

Select a date and time using the inputs labeled under "Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)" or "Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)," depending on which direction you’re converting.

Step 2: Choose the Time Zone You’re Starting From

Use the dropdown to confirm if you’re entering an EDT or UTC time. You can flip between them using the "Swap" button.

Step 3: Convert With a Click or Automatically

If "Auto Convert" is checked, results will update as soon as you change your input. If not, hit the "Convert Time" button to trigger it manually. The display shows you the equivalent time, date, and even the time difference.

Helpful Controls Built Right In

Live Clock

At the bottom, you'll see real-time clocks for both EDT and UTC. This helps if you’re trying to sync up with what’s happening right now.

Switch Time Format

A toggle lets you switch between 12-hour and 24-hour formats. Pick whichever makes more sense for your workflow.

Daylight Saving Aware

If you leave the "Daylight Saving Aware" box checked, the tool will automatically handle the time shift based on your selected date. That’s key if you’re working near March or November, when the US changes its clocks.

Display Seconds and UTC Offsets

You can show or hide seconds and UTC offsets with checkboxes. This comes in handy if you’re logging precise timestamps or coordinating deployments down to the second.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Need to move faster? Hit Enter or Space to convert, S to swap zones, N for the current time, R to reset, and F to toggle the time format. No need to reach for the mouse.

Common Trip-Ups and How to Avoid Them

If your conversion isn’t working, double-check that both a date and time are selected. Also, be aware that late-night times in EDT can roll over into the next UTC day, especially after 8 PM. That’s not a bug, just a function of time zones.

If you're wondering why the time difference sometimes shows 4 hours and other times 5, it's because EDT applies only during daylight saving time. The tool adjusts automatically if you’ve left DST awareness enabled. If you disable it, it locks in a static offset.

Real-World Example: Planning a Live Stream from Miami to London

Let’s say you’re hosting a live stream from Miami at 7 PM in July. Pop in the date and time, select EDT, and the converter instantly shows it’s midnight in London (UTC). That little five-hour shift can be easy to miss if you’re working off memory or Google guesses. With this tool, you’ll never announce the wrong start time again.

Stay Aligned Across Time Zones With Less Effort

Time coordination doesn’t need to feel like solving a puzzle. With this converter, you can flip between EDT and UTC in moments, get the context you need, and make scheduling easier for everyone involved. Whether you're dealing with project deadlines, flight arrivals, or event launches, this tool helps keep things running on schedule from New York to Reykjavik and beyond.

EDT to UTC Converter

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

Conversion Settings

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

EDT to UTC Conversion Guide

What is EDT to UTC Conversion?

Time Zone Information

Daylight Saving Time Impact

Common Conversion Examples

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

Convert Time Between EDT and UTC

From Eastern Daylight to Global Standard in Seconds

How to Use the Converter Without Getting Lost

Step 1: Pick Your Starting Time

Step 2: Choose the Time Zone You’re Starting From

Step 3: Convert With a Click or Automatically

Helpful Controls Built Right In

Live Clock

Switch Time Format

Daylight Saving Aware

Display Seconds and UTC Offsets

Keyboard Shortcuts

Common Trip-Ups and How to Avoid Them

Real-World Example: Planning a Live Stream from Miami to London

Stay Aligned Across Time Zones With Less Effort

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