CalendarwiseHow to convert GMT to EST
To convert GMT to EST, subtract 5 hours. EST is 5 hours behind GMT. While the US is on daylight saving time (EDT, roughly March to November), Eastern Time is 4 hours behind GMT.
The converter above does the sum for you. It starts with the current time in Greenwich Mean Time. Change the date or time and the Eastern Time (New York) 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 GMT to EST?
To convert GMT to EST, subtract 5 hours. EST is 5 hours behind GMT. While the US is on daylight saving time (EDT, roughly March to November), Eastern Time is 4 hours behind GMT.
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 Eastern Time?
Press Use the current time. The Eastern Time (New York) 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.