EST to GMT time difference
Right now UK is 5 hours ahead of US Eastern Time: when it is 9:00 AM in US Eastern Time (EDT), it is 2:00 PM in UK (BST). The difference is not fixed. US Eastern Time and UK change the clocks twice a year, so from October 25, 2026 the gap becomes 4 hours, and from November 1, 2026 it goes back to 5 hours.
EST to GMT conversion table
Every hour of the day in US Eastern Time and the matching time in UK, for today, October 10, 2026.
| EST (US Eastern Time) | GMT (UK) |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Scheduling tips
With a gap of 5 hours there are a few shared working hours each day. Plan meetings for the morning of the place that is behind. When you share a time, write the zone with it, such as "9:00 AM EST", and remember that a time near midnight can fall on a different date on the other side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between EST and GMT?
Right now UK is 5 hours ahead of US Eastern Time. The gap changes to 4 hours on October 25, 2026 when daylight saving time starts or ends.
What time is it in UK when it is 9 AM in US Eastern Time?
2:00 PM.
What is 8 PM EST in GMT?
1:00 AM (next day) BST.
Does the EST to GMT difference change during the year?
Yes. One or both places use daylight saving time, so the gap changes on October 25, 2026 and November 1, 2026.
How do I convert EST to GMT?
Enter the EST time and date at the top. The converter applies the difference for that date, including daylight saving time.
What is 12 PM EST in GMT?
5:00 PM today.
What is 6 PM EST in GMT?
11:00 PM today.
What is the best time for a call between US Eastern Time and UK?
Pick a time that is in working hours in both places; the hour-by-hour table on this page shows both clocks side by side.