How to Convert Universal Time to Eastern Standard

Universal Time, also called Zulu Time, is the time set in Greenwich, England. It is considered the precise measurement of world time and is used to calculate the time in various time zones around the world. Converting the time from Universal Time to Eastern Standard Time (EST) requires knowing the hour differential between the two time zones. EST, located on the east coast of North America, is across the Atlantic from Greenwich.

Things You'll Need

• Watch or clock

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Determine what time it is in Universal Standard Time. Assume it is 12:00 a.m.

   • 2

     Subtract five hours from Universal Standard Time: 12:00 a.m. minus 5 hours = 7:00 p.m.

   • 3

     Set your watch to 7:00 p.m. for Eastern Standard Time (EST).