Convert EST to GMT Time
Free online converter with current times, time difference, and conversion table between EST and GMT time zones.
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Time difference: +5 hours
EST to GMT Conversion Table
This table shows common EST times converted to GMT time:
About EST and GMT Time Zones
EST Time Zone
Full Name: Eastern Standard Time
UTC Offset: UTC-5
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Standard time in the Eastern Time Zone of North America.
Used in: USA, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Peru
GMT Time Zone
Full Name: Greenwich Mean Time
UTC Offset: UTC±0
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Time zone at the zero meridian.
Used in: UK (winter), Iceland, Ghana, Senegal
How to Convert EST to GMT
Enter EST Time
Enter the EST time you want to convert using the time picker or by typing directly in 24-hour format.
Click Convert
Click the "Convert Time" button to perform the conversion from EST to GMT.
View Result
The equivalent GMT time will be displayed, along with the time difference between the two zones.
Use Conversion Table
For quick reference, you can also use the conversion table below that shows common EST times converted to GMT.
Common Uses for EST to GMT Conversion
International Business
Schedule meetings and calls between locations in USA and UK (winter) time zones.
Travel Planning
Calculate arrival times and plan activities when traveling between USA and UK (winter).
Event Scheduling
Convert event times for international broadcasts, webinars, or sports events between these regions.
Keeping in Touch
Find the best times to call friends, family, or colleagues across these time zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
The time difference between EST and GMT is +5 hours. This means that when it's noon (12:00 PM) in EST, it's 5:00 PM in GMT.
To convert EST to GMT time, add 5 hours to the EST time. You can use our converter at the top of this page for instant and accurate conversions.
EST observes DST. GMT does not observe DST.
Partial overlap in business hours.
Our converter uses standard time zone offsets. For the most accurate conversions during DST transition periods, please verify the exact dates when DST begins or ends in the relevant regions, as these can vary by year and location.