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EST to GST Converter

Convert time between Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Gulf Standard Time (GST).

Eastern Time

(EDT)

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Sat, Sep 19

Gulf Standard Time

(GST)

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Sat, Sep 19

Convert a specific time

10:00 PMSat, Sep 19, 2026 · GST (UTC+4)GST is 8 hours ahead of EST on this date.

Time Difference

Eastern Time is 8 hours behind Gulf Standard Time right now.

  • Now until Nov 1, 2026: Eastern Time is 8 hours behind Gulf Standard Time (EDT → GST).
  • Nov 1, 2026 – 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 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.

Best time to call

Convenient overlapping hours on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Suggested call times
EST (Eastern Time)GST (Gulf Standard Time)
7:00 AM3:00 PM
8:00 AM4:00 PM
9:00 AM5:00 PM
10:00 AM6:00 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 GST

EST to GST conversion table

For Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Eastern Time.

Hourly conversion from EST to Gulf Standard Time
EDTGST
12:00 AM8:00 AM
1:00 AM9:00 AM
2:00 AM10:00 AM
3:00 AM11:00 AM
4:00 AM12:00 PM
5:00 AM1:00 PM
6:00 AM2:00 PM
7:00 AM3:00 PM
8:00 AM4:00 PM
9:00 AM5:00 PM
10:00 AM6:00 PM
11:00 AM7:00 PM
12:00 PM8:00 PM
1:00 PM9:00 PM
2:00 PM10:00 PM
3:00 PM11:00 PM
4:00 PM12:00 AM(next day)
5:00 PM1:00 AM(next day)
6:00 PM2:00 AM(next day)
7:00 PM3:00 AM(next day)
8:00 PM4:00 AM(next day)
9:00 PM5:00 AM(next day)
10:00 PM6:00 AM(next day)
11:00 PM7:00 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 Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT is 5:00 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 Nov 1, 2026: Eastern Time is 8 hours behind Gulf Standard Time (EDT → GST). Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: Eastern Time is 9 hours behind Gulf Standard Time (EST → GST).

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

On Saturday, September 19, 2026, good options are 7:00 AM EDT (3:00 PM GST), 8:00 AM EDT (4:00 PM GST), 9:00 AM EDT (5:00 PM GST), 10:00 AM EDT (6:00 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.

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