GST to EST Time Converter

Compare GST and EST instantly. The clocks below stay in sync with the IANA time-zone database, so daylight-saving transitions are handled automatically for both Dubai and New York.

Saturday, Jul 25
10:33
:55AM
Today
Saturday, Jul 25
02:33
:55AM
Today

24-Hour Comparison Timeline

Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night

🇦🇪Dubai
4AM
5AM
6AM
7AM
8AM
9AM
10AM
11AM
12PM
1PM
2PM
3PM
4PM
5PM
6PM
7PM
8PM
9PM
10PM
11PM
12AM
1AM
2AM
3AM
🇺🇸New York
8PM
9PM
10PM
11PM
12AM
1AM
2AM
3AM
4AM
5AM
6AM
7AM
8AM
9AM
10AM
11AM
12PM
1PM
2PM
3PM
4PM
5PM
6PM
7PM

24-hour reference table

GST (Dubai)EST (New York)
12:00 AM04:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24)
01:00 AM05:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24)
02:00 AM06:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24)
03:00 AM07:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24)
04:00 AM08:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24)
05:00 AM09:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24)
06:00 AM10:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24)
07:00 AM11:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24)
08:00 AM12:00 AM
09:00 AM01:00 AM
10:00 AM02:00 AM
11:00 AM03:00 AM
12:00 PM04:00 AM
01:00 PM05:00 AM
02:00 PM06:00 AM
03:00 PM07:00 AM
04:00 PM08:00 AM
05:00 PM09:00 AM
06:00 PM10:00 AM
07:00 PM11:00 AM
08:00 PM12:00 PM
09:00 PM01:00 PM
10:00 PM02:00 PM
11:00 PM03:00 PM

Daylight saving time

New York observes daylight saving time; Dubai does not. Expect a one-hour swing when New York starts or ends DST.

Working-hours overlap

Standard 9-to-5 hours in Dubai and New York do not overlap. Use an early or late slot on one side.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GST and EST?+

EST (UTC-04:00) is currently 8 hours behind GST (UTC+04:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.

Does GST or EST observe daylight saving time?+

New York observes daylight saving time; Dubai 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 Dubai and New York?+

Standard 9–5 working hours in Dubai and New York do not overlap. Pick an early or late slot for one side, or use the 24-hour table above to find a time that works.

How do I quickly convert GST to EST?+

Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the GST row to see the matching EST time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.

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