US Time 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 US Time to GST, add 9 hours to the US Time time: 9:00 AM EST = 6:00 PM GST.
US Time (US time) is used in United States. GST (Gulf Time) is used in United Arab Emirates and Oman.
US Time to GST time conversion table
US Time to GST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| US Time | GST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| US Time | GST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| US Time | GST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 |
Conversion table from US Time to GST 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 GST, −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 US Time to GST
Add 9 hours to the US Time 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 US Time and GST
The time difference between US Time 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 US Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: GST is 8 hours ahead of US Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: GST is 9 hours ahead of US Time.
US Time and GST during daylight saving time
- US 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).
- GST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+4 all year.
Best time for a meeting between US Time and GST
US Time 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.
US Time to GST FAQ
What is the time difference between US Time 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 US Time in GST?
9:00 AM EST is 6:00 PM GST.
What is 12 PM (noon) US Time in GST?
12:00 PM EST is 9:00 PM GST.
Is GST ahead of or behind US Time?
GST is 9 hours ahead of EST, so it is later in GST than in US Time.
Does US Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. US Time 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 US Time and GST?
US Time 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.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.