BST to EST Converter
EST is 5 hours behind GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 4:00 AM EST.
EST is 5 hours behind GMT at the moment. To convert BST to EST, subtract 5 hours from the BST time: 9:00 AM GMT = 4:00 AM EST.
BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October. EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year).
BST here means British Summer Time, not Bangladesh Standard Time. BST (British Summer Time) is not in force right now: United Kingdom from late March to late October is currently on GMT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say GMT.
BST to EST time conversion table
BST to EST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| BST | EST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GMT | 7:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM GMT | 8:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM GMT | 9:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM GMT | 10:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM GMT | 11:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM GMT | 12:00 AM EST | night |
| 6:00 AM GMT | 1:00 AM EST | night |
| 7:00 AM GMT | 2:00 AM EST | night |
| 8:00 AM GMT | 3:00 AM EST | night |
| 9:00 AM GMT | 4:00 AM EST | night |
| 10:00 AM GMT | 5:00 AM EST | night |
| 11:00 AM GMT | 6:00 AM EST | — |
| 12:00 PM GMT | 7:00 AM EST | — |
| 1:00 PM GMT | 8:00 AM EST | — |
| 2:00 PM GMT | 9:00 AM EST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM GMT | 10:00 AM EST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM GMT | 11:00 AM EST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM GMT | 12:00 PM EST | — |
| 6:00 PM GMT | 1:00 PM EST | — |
| 7:00 PM GMT | 2:00 PM EST | — |
| 8:00 PM GMT | 3:00 PM EST | — |
| 9:00 PM GMT | 4:00 PM EST | — |
| 10:00 PM GMT | 5:00 PM EST | — |
| 11:00 PM GMT | 6:00 PM EST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert BST to EST
Subtract 5 hours from the BST time to get EST.
Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 4:00 AM EST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM GMT = 8:00 PM EST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between BST and EST
The time difference between BST and EST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: EST is 5 hours behind of BST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: EST is 4 hours behind of BST.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: EST is 5 hours behind of BST.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: EST is 4 hours behind of BST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: EST is 5 hours behind of BST.
BST and EST during daylight saving time
- BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
Best time for a meeting between BST and EST
BST and EST share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT lands between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EST, inside working hours for both.
BST to EST FAQ
What is the time difference between BST and EST?
Right now EST is 5 hours behind GMT. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM BST in EST?
9:00 AM GMT is 4:00 AM EST.
What is 12 PM (noon) BST in EST?
12:00 PM GMT is 7:00 AM EST.
Is EST ahead of or behind BST?
EST is 5 hours behind GMT, so it is earlier in EST than in BST.
Does BST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between BST and EST?
BST and EST share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT lands between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EST, inside working hours for both.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.