EST to GMT Time Converter
Compare EST and GMT instantly. The clocks below stay in sync with the IANA time-zone database, so daylight-saving transitions are handled automatically for both New York and GMT.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| EST (New York) | GMT (GMT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 04:00 AM |
| 01:00 AM | 05:00 AM |
| 02:00 AM | 06:00 AM |
| 03:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
| 04:00 AM | 08:00 AM |
| 05:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
| 06:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 07:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 08:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 09:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 02:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 03:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| 01:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| 02:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| 03:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| 04:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| 05:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
| 06:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 07:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 08:00 PM | 12:00 AM(Sat, Oct 3) |
| 09:00 PM | 01:00 AM(Sat, Oct 3) |
| 10:00 PM | 02:00 AM(Sat, Oct 3) |
| 11:00 PM | 03:00 AM(Sat, Oct 3) |
Daylight saving time
New York observes daylight saving time; GMT does not. Expect a one-hour swing when New York starts or ends DST.
Working-hours overlap
9 AM–1 PM EST (1 PM–5 PM GMT) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between EST and GMT?+
GMT (UTC+00:00) is currently 4 hours ahead of EST (UTC-04:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does EST or GMT observe daylight saving time?+
New York observes daylight saving time; GMT does not, so the gap changes when New York springs forward or falls back. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between New York and GMT?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in New York and GMT overlap from 9 AM to 1 PM EST (1 PM–5 PM GMT). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert EST to GMT?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the EST row to see the matching GMT time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.