GMT to EST Converter
Convert Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern Time (EST).
Right now, Eastern Time (EDT) is 5 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (BST). (BST is UTC+1, EDT is UTC-4.)
Common GMT → EST times
GMT to EST conversion table
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | Eastern Time (EST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern Time
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) covers London, Dublin, Lisbon, while Eastern Time (EST) covers New York, Miami, Toronto. The current offset between them is 5 hours, with EST behind GMT. 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 GMT and EST?
EST (Eastern Time) is currently 5 hours behind GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
Is EST ahead of or behind GMT?
EST is 5 hours behind GMT as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM GMT in EST?
9:00 AM GMT is 4:00 AM in EST.
Does Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Greenwich Mean Time switches to BST during daylight saving time, and this converter adjusts the offset automatically. It is currently on BST.