EST to GMT Converter
Convert Eastern Time (EST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Right now, Greenwich Mean Time (BST) is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Time (EDT). (EDT is UTC-4, BST is UTC+1.)
Common EST → GMT times
EST to GMT conversion table
| Eastern Time (EST) | Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Eastern Time to Greenwich Mean Time
Eastern Time (EST) covers New York, Miami, Toronto, while Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) covers London, Dublin, Lisbon. The current offset between them is 5 hours, with GMT ahead of EST. Because at least one of these zones observes daylight saving time, the exact difference can shift by an hour at certain times of year — this page recalculates automatically so it is always current.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between EST and GMT?
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is currently 5 hours ahead of EST (Eastern Time).
Is GMT ahead of or behind EST?
GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM EST in GMT?
9:00 AM EST is 2:00 PM in GMT.
Does Eastern Time (EST) observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Eastern Time switches to EDT during daylight saving time, and this converter adjusts the offset automatically. It is currently on EDT.