EST to GST Converter
GST is 9 hours ahead of EST. 9:00 AM EST = 6:00 PM GST.
GST is 9 hours ahead of EST at the moment. To convert EST to GST, add 9 hours to the EST time: 9:00 AM EST = 6:00 PM GST.
EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year). GST (Gulf Time) is used in United Arab Emirates and Oman.
EST to GST time conversion table
EST to GST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EST | GST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EST | 9:00 AM GST | — |
| 1:00 AM EST | 10:00 AM GST | — |
| 2:00 AM EST | 11:00 AM GST | — |
| 3:00 AM EST | 12:00 PM GST | — |
| 4:00 AM EST | 1:00 PM GST | — |
| 5:00 AM EST | 2:00 PM GST | — |
| 6:00 AM EST | 3:00 PM GST | — |
| 7:00 AM EST | 4:00 PM GST | — |
| 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 PM GST | — |
| 9:00 AM EST | 6:00 PM GST | — |
| 10:00 AM EST | 7:00 PM GST | — |
| 11:00 AM EST | 8:00 PM GST | — |
| 12:00 PM EST | 9:00 PM GST | — |
| 1:00 PM EST | 10:00 PM GST | night |
| 2:00 PM EST | 11:00 PM GST | night |
| 3:00 PM EST | 12:00 AM GST | next day |
| 4:00 PM EST | 1:00 AM GST | next day |
| 5:00 PM EST | 2:00 AM GST | next day |
| 6:00 PM EST | 3:00 AM GST | next day |
| 7:00 PM EST | 4:00 AM GST | next day |
| 8:00 PM EST | 5:00 AM GST | next day |
| 9:00 PM EST | 6:00 AM GST | next day |
| 10:00 PM EST | 7:00 AM GST | next day |
| 11:00 PM EST | 8:00 AM GST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EST to GST
Add 9 hours to the EST time to get GST.
Example: 9:00 AM EST = 6:00 PM GST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM EST = 7:00 AM GST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EST and GST
The time difference between EST and GST 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: GST is 9 hours ahead of EST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: GST is 8 hours ahead of EST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: GST is 9 hours ahead of EST.
EST and GST 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).
- GST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+4 all year.
Best time for a meeting between EST and GST
EST and GST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM EST, which is 4:00 PM GST.
EST to GST FAQ
What is the time difference between EST and GST?
Right now GST is 9 hours ahead of EST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM EST in GST?
9:00 AM EST is 6:00 PM GST.
What is 12 PM (noon) EST in GST?
12:00 PM EST is 9:00 PM GST.
Is GST ahead of or behind EST?
GST is 9 hours ahead of EST, so it is later in GST 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 GST change for daylight saving time?
No. GST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between EST and GST?
EST and GST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM EST, which is 4:00 PM GST.
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.