UTC−05:00 is an identifier for a time offset from UTC of −05:00. In North America, it is observed in the Eastern Time Zone during standard time, and in the Central TimeZone during the other eight months (see Daylight saving time). The western Caribbean uses it year round. Current local time in UTC-5. See a clock with the accurate time and find out where it is observed. 2 days ago · UTC-05 is a time offset that subtracts 5 hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). It is observed in the ACT, COT, CST, ECT, EST, PET during standard time, and in the CDT, EASST during the other months (Daylight saving time). UTC-5 is the same as the time in New York when New York is on standard time, and 1 hour behind the time in New York when New York is on daylight saving time. UTC-5 does not change between summer time and winter time. 1 day ago · Current Time in UTC-5 Note: The current date and time is the same in all countries below. UTC-5 current time, countries and cities from the UTC-5timezone. 2 days ago · Discover all countries and IANA timezones in the UTC-5 offset. View the current local time for all locations with this UTC offset. 1 day ago · Current Time in UTC-5 Note: The current date and time is the same in all countries below. UTC-5 current time, countries and cities from the UTC-5timezone. 2 days ago · Discover all countries and IANA timezones in the UTC-5 offset. View the current local time for all locations with this UTC offset.