BST to EST Converter
Convert time between British Summer Time (BST) and Eastern Time (EST/EDT).
Convert a specific time
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
Time Difference
UK time is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Time right now.
- Now until Oct 25, 2026: UK time is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Time (BST → EDT).
- Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: UK time is 4 hours ahead of Eastern Time (GMT → EDT).
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: UK time is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Time (GMT → EST).
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: UK time is 4 hours ahead of Eastern Time (GMT → EDT).
- From Mar 28, 2027: UK time is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Time (BST → EDT).
UK time is on BST right now
Eastern Time is on EDT right now, not EST
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
| BST (UK time) | EDT (Eastern Time) |
|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
These hours fall within 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across BST and ESTBST to EST conversion table
For Saturday, September 19, 2026 in UK time.
| BST | EDT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM(previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM(previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM(previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM(previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM(previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
About these time zones
British Summer Time (BST)
British Summer Time (BST) is UTC+1, used in the United Kingdom from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. The rest of the year the UK is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0). Ireland switches on the same dates to Irish Standard Time.
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is UTC-5. Most places on Eastern Time use EST only in winter; from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November they observe Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4). People often write “EST” all year when they mean Eastern Time, so check which one is in effect.
BST to EST FAQs
What time is it in EST when it is 9 AM BST?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM BST is 4:00 AM EDT in Eastern Time.
How many hours ahead is BST from EST?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Oct 25, 2026: UK time is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Time (BST → EDT). Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: UK time is 4 hours ahead of Eastern Time (GMT → EDT).
Should I use EST or EDT?
Eastern Time is on EDT (UTC-4) on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Many people write “EST” all year, but strictly EST means Eastern Standard Time (always UTC-5). This converter follows the real local time in Eastern Time, including daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a call between BST and EST?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, good options are 2:00 PM BST (9:00 AM EDT), 3:00 PM BST (10:00 AM EDT), 4:00 PM BST (11:00 AM EDT). These fall within normal 9 AM–5 PM working hours in both places.
Does BST change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: UK time switches between GMT and BST, so conversions depend on the date. BST itself always means UTC+1.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: Eastern Time switches between EST and EDT, so conversions depend on the date. EST itself always means UTC-5.