CalendarwiseHow to convert EST to GMT
To convert EST to GMT, add 5 hours. GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST. While the US is on daylight saving time (EDT, roughly March to November), GMT is 4 hours ahead.
The converter above does the sum for you. It starts with the current time in Eastern Time (New York). Change the date or time and the Greenwich Mean Time row updates. To compare other cities too, add them with the box under the list, or open the full time zone converter.
Common questions
What is EST to GMT?
To convert EST to GMT, add 5 hours. GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST. While the US is on daylight saving time (EDT, roughly March to November), GMT is 4 hours ahead.
Does this handle daylight saving time?
Yes. The offset shown is the one in effect on the date you choose, so a summer date uses daylight saving time where it applies.
What is the current time in Greenwich Mean Time?
Press Use the current time. The Greenwich Mean Time row shows the time there now.
Is EST the same as ET?
ET (Eastern Time) is EST in winter and EDT in summer. Typing EST here means Eastern Time in New York, and the converter picks the correct offset for the date.