EDT to BST Converter
GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST. 9:00 AM EST = 2:00 PM GMT.
GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST at the moment. To convert EDT to BST, add 5 hours to the EDT time: 9:00 AM EST = 2:00 PM GMT.
EDT (Eastern Time) is used in US and Canadian Eastern zone during daylight saving time. BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October.
BST here means British Summer Time, not Bangladesh Standard Time. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is not in force right now: US and Canadian Eastern zone during daylight saving time is currently on EST. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say EST. 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.
EDT to BST time conversion table
EDT to BST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EDT | BST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM GMT | night |
| 1:00 AM EST | 6:00 AM GMT | — |
| 2:00 AM EST | 7:00 AM GMT | — |
| 3:00 AM EST | 8:00 AM GMT | — |
| 4:00 AM EST | 9:00 AM GMT | — |
| 5:00 AM EST | 10:00 AM GMT | — |
| 6:00 AM EST | 11:00 AM GMT | — |
| 7:00 AM EST | 12:00 PM GMT | — |
| 8:00 AM EST | 1:00 PM GMT | — |
| 9:00 AM EST | 2:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM EST | 3:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM EST | 4:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM EST | 5:00 PM GMT | — |
| 1:00 PM EST | 6:00 PM GMT | — |
| 2:00 PM EST | 7:00 PM GMT | — |
| 3:00 PM EST | 8:00 PM GMT | — |
| 4:00 PM EST | 9:00 PM GMT | — |
| 5:00 PM EST | 10:00 PM GMT | night |
| 6:00 PM EST | 11:00 PM GMT | night |
| 7:00 PM EST | 12:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 8:00 PM EST | 1:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 9:00 PM EST | 2:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 10:00 PM EST | 3:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 11:00 PM EST | 4:00 AM GMT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EDT to BST
Add 5 hours to the EDT time to get BST.
Example: 9:00 AM EST = 2:00 PM GMT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM EST = 3:00 AM GMT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EDT and BST
The time difference between EDT and BST 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: BST is 5 hours ahead of EDT.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: BST is 4 hours ahead of EDT.
- 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: BST is 5 hours ahead of EDT.
- 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: BST is 4 hours ahead of EDT.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: BST is 5 hours ahead of EDT.
EDT and BST during daylight saving time
- EDT next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between EDT and BST
EDT and BST share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EST lands between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT, inside working hours for both.
EDT to BST FAQ
What is the time difference between EDT and BST?
Right now GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM EDT in BST?
9:00 AM EST is 2:00 PM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) EDT in BST?
12:00 PM EST is 5:00 PM GMT.
Is BST ahead of or behind EDT?
GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST, so it is later in BST than in EDT.
Does EDT change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EDT next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
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.
What is the best time for a meeting between EDT and BST?
EDT and BST share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EST lands between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.