Convert GMT to EST Time
Free online converter with current times, time difference, and conversion table between GMT and EST time zones.
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Time difference: -5 hours
GMT to EST Conversion Table
This table shows common GMT times converted to EST time:
About GMT and EST Time Zones
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
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
How to Convert GMT to EST
Enter GMT Time
Enter the GMT 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 GMT to EST.
View Result
The equivalent EST 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 GMT times converted to EST.
Common Uses for GMT to EST Conversion
International Business
Schedule meetings and calls between locations in UK (winter) and USA time zones.
Travel Planning
Calculate arrival times and plan activities when traveling between UK (winter) and USA.
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 GMT and EST is -5 hours. This means that when it's noon (12:00 PM) in GMT, it's 7:00 AM in EST.
To convert GMT to EST time, subtract 5 hours from the GMT time. You can use our converter at the top of this page for instant and accurate conversions.
GMT does not observe DST. EST observes 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.