BST to Philadelphia Time 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 Philadelphia Time, 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. Philadelphia Time (Philadelphia time) is used in Philadelphia, USA.
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 Philadelphia Time time conversion table
BST to Philadelphia Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| BST | Philadelphia Time | 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 Philadelphia Time
Subtract 5 hours from the BST time to get Philadelphia Time.
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 Philadelphia Time
The time difference between BST and Philadelphia Time 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: Philadelphia Time is 5 hours behind of BST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: Philadelphia Time is 4 hours behind of BST.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Philadelphia Time is 5 hours behind of BST.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Philadelphia Time is 4 hours behind of BST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Philadelphia Time is 5 hours behind of BST.
BST and Philadelphia Time 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).
- Philadelphia Time 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 Philadelphia Time
BST and Philadelphia Time 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 Philadelphia Time FAQ
What is the time difference between BST and Philadelphia Time?
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 Philadelphia Time?
9:00 AM GMT is 4:00 AM EST.
What is 12 PM (noon) BST in Philadelphia Time?
12:00 PM GMT is 7:00 AM EST.
Is Philadelphia Time ahead of or behind BST?
EST is 5 hours behind GMT, so it is earlier in Philadelphia Time 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 Philadelphia Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Philadelphia Time 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 Philadelphia Time?
BST and Philadelphia Time 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.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.