EST to GST Converter
Convert Eastern Time (EST) to Gulf Standard Time (GST).
Right now, Gulf Standard Time (GST) is 8 hours ahead of Eastern Time (EDT). (EDT is UTC-4, GST is UTC+4.)
Common EST → GST times
EST to GST conversion table
| Eastern Time (EST) | Gulf Standard Time (GST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM (next day) |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Eastern Time to Gulf Standard Time
Eastern Time (EST) covers New York, Miami, Toronto, while Gulf Standard Time (GST) covers Dubai, Abu Dhabi. The current offset between them is 8 hours, with GST 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 GST?
GST (Gulf Standard Time) is currently 8 hours ahead of EST (Eastern Time).
Is GST ahead of or behind EST?
GST is 8 hours ahead of EST as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM EST in GST?
9:00 AM EST is 5:00 PM in GST.
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.