EST to GST Converter
Convert time between Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Gulf Standard Time (GST).
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 9 hours behind Gulf Standard Time right now.
- Now until Mar 14, 2027: Eastern Time is 9 hours behind Gulf Standard Time (EST → GST).
- From Mar 14, 2027: Eastern Time is 8 hours behind Gulf Standard Time (EDT → GST).
Eastern Time is on EST right now
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
| EST (Eastern Time) | GST (Gulf Standard Time) |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
No 9 AM–5 PM overlap: suggestions are within working hours on one side and between 7 AM and 10 PM on the other.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across EST and GSTEST to GST conversion table
For Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in Eastern Time.
| EST | 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 |
| 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(next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 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.
Gulf Standard Time (GST)
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is UTC+4 all year, used in the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Neither country observes daylight saving time. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait are one hour behind on Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3).
EST to GST FAQs
What time is it in GST when it is 9 AM EST?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 9:00 AM EST is 6:00 PM GST in Gulf Standard Time.
How many hours ahead is EST from GST?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Mar 14, 2027: Eastern Time is 9 hours behind Gulf Standard Time (EST → GST). From Mar 14, 2027: Eastern Time is 8 hours behind Gulf Standard Time (EDT → GST).
What is the best time for a call between EST and GST?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, good options are 7:00 AM EST (4:00 PM GST), 9:00 AM EST (6:00 PM GST), 10:00 AM EST (7:00 PM GST), 11:00 AM EST (8:00 PM GST). There is no overlap of 9 AM–5 PM working hours, so these fall early or late for one side.
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 GST change for daylight saving time?
No. GST stays at UTC+4 all year.