To convert 8:00 PM Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), subtract 5 hours:
UTC to EST Time Chart
| UTC TIME | EST TIME |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM (midnight) | 7:00 PM |
| 12:30 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:30 AM | 8:30 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:30 AM | 9:30 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:30 AM | 10:30 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:30 AM | 11:30 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM (midnight) |
| 5:30 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:30 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:30 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:30 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:30 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:30 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:30 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM (noon) | 7:00 AM |
| 12:30 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:30 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:30 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:30 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM (noon) |
| 5:30 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:30 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:30 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:30 PM | 6:30 PM |
8:00 PM UTC to EST: Time Zone Guide
Ever wondered what time it is in EST when your clock shows 8:00 PM UTC? Let’s make this time conversion simple and clear for everyone.
The Simple Answer
When it’s 8:00 PM UTC (night), it’s 3:00 PM EST (afternoon). This follows the standard 5-hour difference between these time zones, where EST is 5 hours behind UTC.
How It Works
The conversion follows this basic rule:
8:00 PM UTC subtract 5 hours = 3:00 PM EST
Practical Uses
Understanding this specific time conversion is helpful for:
- Scheduling late-night or early morning calls
- Setting up gaming sessions or social calls
- Catching streaming shows or live events
Important Tips
- Remember that 8:00 PM UTC is afternoon in EST
- Consider whether this time works for both zones
- Always specify your time zone when scheduling
- Double-check times during daylight saving changes
Remember: 8:00 PM UTC means most EST activities are in full swing. This time difference can be crucial for planning any cross-time zone activities, whether for work or leisure.
Need to schedule something at 8:00 PM UTC? Make sure to consider that your EST contacts will be at 3:00 PM, in the middle of their work day!