EST to GMT Converter
Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC). Plan calls and meetings between the US East Coast and the UK or Europe.
Convert between Eastern Standard Time (EST/EDT, UTC-5/-4) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC). GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST. This is one of the most common timezone conversions for transatlantic business, travel, and communication.
Tips for EST to GMT Converter
GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST. During EDT (March-November), the difference drops to 4 hours
Both the US and UK shift clocks — but on different dates, creating a few weeks where the gap is unusual
Best overlap for US-UK meetings: 9 AM-12 PM EST = 2-5 PM GMT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EST and GMT?
Data sources: Standard mathematical formulas
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