EST to BST Converter
Convert time between Eastern Standard Time (EST) and UK time (BST/GMT).
Convert a specific time
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEST, UTC-5
- Central Time – ChicagoCST, UTC-6
- Mountain Time – DenverMST, UTC-7
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPST, UTC-8
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonGMT, UTC+0
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCET, UTC+1
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEDT, UTC+11
- 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 YorkEST, UTC-5
- Central Time – ChicagoCST, UTC-6
- Mountain Time – DenverMST, UTC-7
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPST, UTC-8
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonGMT, UTC+0
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCET, UTC+1
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEDT, UTC+11
- 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
Eastern Time is 5 hours behind UK time right now.
- Now until Mar 14, 2027: Eastern Time is 5 hours behind UK time (EST → GMT).
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: Eastern Time is 4 hours behind UK time (EDT → GMT).
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027: Eastern Time is 5 hours behind UK time (EDT → BST).
- From Oct 31, 2027: Eastern Time is 4 hours behind UK time (EDT → GMT).
Eastern Time is on EST right now
UK time is on GMT right now, not BST
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
| EST (Eastern Time) | GMT (UK time) |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
These hours fall within 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across EST and BSTEST to BST conversion table
For Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in Eastern Time.
| EST | GMT |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) |
About these time zones
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.
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.
EST to BST FAQs
What time is it in BST when it is 9 AM EST?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 9:00 AM EST is 2:00 PM GMT in UK time.
How many hours ahead is EST from BST?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Mar 14, 2027: Eastern Time is 5 hours behind UK time (EST → GMT). Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: Eastern Time is 4 hours behind UK time (EDT → GMT).
What is the best time for a call between EST and BST?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, good options are 9:00 AM EST (2:00 PM GMT), 10:00 AM EST (3:00 PM GMT), 11:00 AM EST (4:00 PM GMT). These fall within normal 9 AM–5 PM working hours in both places.
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.
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.