Edinburgh Time 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 Edinburgh Time to EST, subtract 5 hours from the Edinburgh Time time: 9:00 AM GMT = 4:00 AM EST.
Edinburgh Time (Edinburgh time) is used in Edinburgh, UK. EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year).
Edinburgh Time to EST time conversion table
Edinburgh Time to EST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Edinburgh Time | 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 Edinburgh Time to EST
Subtract 5 hours from the Edinburgh Time 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 Edinburgh Time and EST
The time difference between Edinburgh Time 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 Edinburgh Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: EST is 4 hours behind of Edinburgh Time.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: EST is 5 hours behind of Edinburgh Time.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: EST is 4 hours behind of Edinburgh Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: EST is 5 hours behind of Edinburgh Time.
Edinburgh Time and EST during daylight saving time
- Edinburgh Time 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 Edinburgh Time and EST
Edinburgh Time 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.
Edinburgh Time to EST FAQ
What is the time difference between Edinburgh Time 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 Edinburgh Time in EST?
9:00 AM GMT is 4:00 AM EST.
What is 12 PM (noon) Edinburgh Time in EST?
12:00 PM GMT is 7:00 AM EST.
Is EST ahead of or behind Edinburgh Time?
EST is 5 hours behind GMT, so it is earlier in EST than in Edinburgh Time.
Does Edinburgh Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Edinburgh Time 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 Edinburgh Time and EST?
Edinburgh Time 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 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.