BST to Hamilton Time Converter

EST is 5 hours behind GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 4:00 AM EST.

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EST is 5 hours behind GMT at the moment. To convert BST to Hamilton Time, subtract 5 hours from the BST time: 9:00 AM GMT = 4:00 AM EST.

BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October. Hamilton Time (Hamilton time) is used in Hamilton, Canada.

BST here means British Summer Time, not Bangladesh Standard Time. BST (British Summer Time) is not in force right now: United Kingdom from late March to late October is currently on GMT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say GMT.

BST to Hamilton Time time conversion table

BST to Hamilton Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

12 AM – 7 AM BST
BSTHamilton Time
12:00 AM7:00 PM−1
1:00 AM8:00 PM−1
2:00 AM9:00 PM−1
3:00 AM10:00 PM−1
4:00 AM11:00 PM−1
5:00 AM12:00 AM
6:00 AM1:00 AM
7:00 AM2:00 AM
8 AM – 3 PM BST
BSTHamilton Time
8:00 AM3:00 AM
9:00 AM4:00 AM
10:00 AM5:00 AM
11:00 AM6:00 AM
12:00 PM7:00 AM
1:00 PM8:00 AM
2:00 PM9:00 AM
3:00 PM10:00 AM
4 PM – 11 PM BST
BSTHamilton Time
4:00 PM11:00 AM
5:00 PM12:00 PM
6:00 PM1:00 PM
7:00 PM2:00 PM
8:00 PM3:00 PM
9:00 PM4:00 PM
10:00 PM5:00 PM
11:00 PM6:00 PM

Conversion table from BST to Hamilton Time for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in Hamilton Time, −1 the previous day.

  • ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert BST to Hamilton Time

Subtract 5 hours from the BST time to get Hamilton Time.

Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 4:00 AM EST.

Across midnight: 1:00 AM GMT = 8:00 PM EST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between BST and Hamilton Time

The time difference between BST and Hamilton Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:

  • 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: Hamilton Time is 5 hours behind of BST.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: Hamilton Time is 4 hours behind of BST.
  • 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Hamilton Time is 5 hours behind of BST.
  • 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Hamilton Time is 4 hours behind of BST.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Hamilton Time is 5 hours behind of BST.

BST and Hamilton Time during daylight saving time

  • BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
  • Hamilton Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).

Best time for a meeting between BST and Hamilton Time

BST and Hamilton Time share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT lands between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EST, inside working hours for both.

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BST to Hamilton Time FAQ

What is the time difference between BST and Hamilton Time?

Right now EST is 5 hours behind GMT. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM BST in Hamilton Time?

9:00 AM GMT is 4:00 AM EST.

What is 12 PM (noon) BST in Hamilton Time?

12:00 PM GMT is 7:00 AM EST.

Is Hamilton Time ahead of or behind BST?

EST is 5 hours behind GMT, so it is earlier in Hamilton Time than in BST.

Does BST change for daylight saving time?

Yes. BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.

Does Hamilton Time change for daylight saving time?

Yes. Hamilton Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.

What is the best time for a meeting between BST and Hamilton Time?

BST and Hamilton Time share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT lands between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EST, inside working hours for both.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.