GMT to EST Converter
EST is 5 hours behind GMT
GMT to EST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in EST
| GMT | EST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 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 |
Converting Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern Standard Time
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and Eastern Standard Time (EST) are separated by a 5 hours time difference. EST is 5 hours behind GMT. GMT is UTC+0, used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Portugal, while EST is UTC-5, used in United States, Canada, Jamaica.
When converting from GMT to EST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM GMT equals 4:00 AM EST, 12:00 PM noon GMT equals 7:00 AM EST, and 5:00 PM GMT equals 12:00 PM EST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across GMT and EST
For professionals scheduling meetings between GMT and EST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 5 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
GMT observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to BST (UTC+1) during summer months. EST observes DST, switching to EDT (UTC-4). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.