GMT to EST Time Converter
GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST right now.
GMT UTC+0 · EST UTC−5
GMT → EST at a glance
| GMT | EST |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 04:00 |
| 12:00 | 07:00 |
| 15:00 | 10:00 |
| 18:00 | 13:00 |
| 21:00 | 16:00 |
GMT currently runs on UTC+0 and EST on UTC−5, so GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST. GMT is currently on standard time, and EST is currently on standard time. Because both cities follow their own clock rules, the 5 hours gap you see today can shift by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers, which is why this page calculates every value live from the official time zone database instead of a fixed offset. For meetings, the best shared working window today is 14:00–18:00 GMT time, when both offices are inside normal 09:00–18:00 hours. Use the planner above to drag across a range, compare more cities, then copy a summary or add the slot straight to Google Calendar.
Daylight saving in GMT and EST
GMT follows European rules: clocks go forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October, at 01:00 UTC. EST follows North American rules: clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between GMT and EST?
GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST right now (GMT UTC+0, EST UTC−5).
Does GMT or EST use daylight saving time?
GMT is currently on standard time. EST is currently on standard time. The gap between them can change when either switches clocks.
What is 9 AM in GMT in EST?
9:00 AM in GMT is 04:00 in EST today.