EST 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 EST to BST, add 5 hours to the EST time: 9:00 AM EST = 2:00 PM GMT.
EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year). BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October.
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.
EST to BST time conversion table
EST to BST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EST | 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 EST to BST
Add 5 hours to the EST 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 EST and BST
The time difference between EST 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 EST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: BST is 4 hours ahead of EST.
- 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: BST is 5 hours ahead of EST.
- 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: BST is 4 hours ahead of EST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: BST is 5 hours ahead of EST.
EST and BST during daylight saving time
- EST 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 EST and BST
EST 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.
EST to BST FAQ
What is the time difference between EST 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 EST in BST?
9:00 AM EST is 2:00 PM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) EST in BST?
12:00 PM EST is 5:00 PM GMT.
Is BST ahead of or behind EST?
GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST, so it is later in BST than in EST.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST 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 EST and BST?
EST 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.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.