Kingston Time 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 Kingston Time to BST, add 5 hours to the Kingston Time time: 9:00 AM EST = 2:00 PM GMT.
Kingston Time (Kingston time) is used in Kingston, Canada. 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.
Kingston Time to BST time conversion table
Kingston Time to BST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Kingston Time | BST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Kingston Time | BST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Kingston Time | BST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 |
Conversion table from Kingston Time to BST 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 BST, −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 Kingston Time to BST
Add 5 hours to the Kingston Time 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 Kingston Time and BST
The time difference between Kingston Time 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 Kingston Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: BST is 4 hours ahead of Kingston Time.
- 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: BST is 5 hours ahead of Kingston Time.
- 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: BST is 4 hours ahead of Kingston Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: BST is 5 hours ahead of Kingston Time.
Kingston Time and BST during daylight saving time
- Kingston 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).
- 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 Kingston Time and BST
Kingston Time 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.
Kingston Time to BST FAQ
What is the time difference between Kingston Time 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 Kingston Time in BST?
9:00 AM EST is 2:00 PM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) Kingston Time in BST?
12:00 PM EST is 5:00 PM GMT.
Is BST ahead of or behind Kingston Time?
GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST, so it is later in BST than in Kingston Time.
Does Kingston Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Kingston Time 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 Kingston Time and BST?
Kingston Time 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 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.