EST to BST Converter

Convert time between Eastern Standard Time (EST) and UK time (BST/GMT).

Eastern Time

(EDT)

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Sat, Sep 19

UK time

(BST)

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Sat, Sep 19

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7:00 PMSat, Sep 19, 2026 · BST (UTC+1)BST is 5 hours ahead of EST on this date.

Time Difference

Eastern Time is 5 hours behind UK time right now.

Now until Oct 25, 2026: Eastern Time is 5 hours behind UK time (EDT → BST).
Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: Eastern Time is 4 hours behind UK time (EDT → GMT).
Nov 1, 2026 – 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).
From Mar 28, 2027: Eastern Time is 5 hours behind UK time (EDT → BST).

Eastern Time is on EDT right now, not EST

EDT is UTC-4, 1 hour ahead of EST (UTC-5). Eastern Time returns to EST on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM. Places that stay on EST all year, such as Kingston, Panama City and Cancún, are on UTC-5 now.

UK time is on BST right now

BST is UTC+1. UK time switches to GMT (UTC+0) on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM.

Best time to call

Convenient overlapping hours on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Suggested call times
EST (Eastern Time)	BST (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.

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EST to BST conversion table

For Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Eastern Time.

Hourly conversion from EST to UK time
EDT	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
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 Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT is 2:00 PM BST 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 Oct 25, 2026: Eastern Time is 5 hours behind UK time (EDT → BST). Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: Eastern Time is 4 hours behind UK time (EDT → GMT).

What is the best time for a call between EST and BST?

On Saturday, September 19, 2026, good options are 9:00 AM EDT (2:00 PM BST), 10:00 AM EDT (3:00 PM BST), 11:00 AM EDT (4:00 PM BST). 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.