How to Convert Universal Time to Eastern Standard
- 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).