GMT to EST Time Converter
Compare GMT and EST instantly. The clocks below stay in sync with the IANA time-zone database, so daylight-saving transitions are handled automatically for both GMT and New York.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| GMT (GMT) | EST (New York) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 08:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 01:00 AM | 09:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 02:00 AM | 10:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 03:00 AM | 11:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 04:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 05:00 AM | 01:00 AM |
| 06:00 AM | 02:00 AM |
| 07:00 AM | 03:00 AM |
| 08:00 AM | 04:00 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 05:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 06:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 08:00 AM |
| 01:00 PM | 09:00 AM |
| 02:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 03:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 04:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 05:00 PM | 01:00 PM |
| 06:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
| 07:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| 08:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| 09:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
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
1 PM–5 PM GMT (9 AM–1 PM EST) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between GMT and EST?+
EST (UTC-04:00) is currently 4 hours behind GMT (UTC+00:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does GMT or EST 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 GMT and New York?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in GMT and New York overlap from 1 PM to 5 PM GMT (9 AM–1 PM EST). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert GMT to EST?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the GMT row to see the matching EST time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.