EST to UYT Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Uruguay Time (UYT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
20:48:27
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Montevideo · Uruguay Time
21:48:27
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

Convert a specific time

From: EST (New York)
To: UYT (Montevideo)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
UYT (Uruguay Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while UYT does not. The 1-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST and UYT meet?

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UYT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in New York (EST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–15:00 EST (10:00–16:00 UYT).

Hour-by-hour EST to UYT conversion table

EST time (New York)UYT time (Montevideo)Status
00:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed09:00 WedUYT working
09:00 Wed10:00 WedBoth at work
10:00 Wed11:00 WedBoth at work
11:00 Wed12:00 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed13:00 WedBoth at work
13:00 Wed14:00 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed15:00 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed16:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed17:00 WedEST working
17:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
Uruguay Time (UYT)
IANA identifier
America/Montevideo
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Montevideo

Sun today in New York and Montevideo

New York
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:05
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 22m

Related converters

UYT to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to UYTGMT to UYTUTC to UYTCET to UYTIST to UYT
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Montevideo.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and UYT right now?+
UYT (Uruguay Time) is currently 1 hour ahead EST (Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EST or UYT observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. UYT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and UYT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–15:00 EST (10:00–16:00 UYT), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Montevideo when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in New York (EST), it is 13:00 Wed in Montevideo (UYT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and UYT?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. UYT maps to "America/Montevideo". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Montevideo?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Montevideo (UYT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now UYT is 1 hour ahead EST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EST and UYT?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and UYT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both EST and UYT?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–15:00 EST.