Philadelphia Time to GMT Converter
GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST. 9:00 AM EST = 2:00 PM GMT.
GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST at the moment. To convert Philadelphia Time to GMT, add 5 hours to the Philadelphia Time time: 9:00 AM EST = 2:00 PM GMT.
Philadelphia Time (Philadelphia time) is used in Philadelphia, USA. GMT (GMT) is used in Same offset as UTC. The UK and Ireland use GMT in winter; Iceland, Ghana and Senegal all year.
The UK is on GMT only in winter; in summer it uses BST (UTC+1).
Philadelphia Time to GMT time conversion table
Philadelphia Time to GMT on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Philadelphia Time | GMT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM GMT | night |
| 1:00 AM EST | 6:00 AM GMT | — |
| 2:00 AM EST | 7:00 AM GMT | — |
| 3:00 AM EST | 8:00 AM GMT | — |
| 4:00 AM EST | 9:00 AM GMT | — |
| 5:00 AM EST | 10:00 AM GMT | — |
| 6:00 AM EST | 11:00 AM GMT | — |
| 7:00 AM EST | 12:00 PM GMT | — |
| 8:00 AM EST | 1:00 PM GMT | — |
| 9:00 AM EST | 2:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM EST | 3:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM EST | 4:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM EST | 5:00 PM GMT | — |
| 1:00 PM EST | 6:00 PM GMT | — |
| 2:00 PM EST | 7:00 PM GMT | — |
| 3:00 PM EST | 8:00 PM GMT | — |
| 4:00 PM EST | 9:00 PM GMT | — |
| 5:00 PM EST | 10:00 PM GMT | night |
| 6:00 PM EST | 11:00 PM GMT | night |
| 7:00 PM EST | 12:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 8:00 PM EST | 1:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 9:00 PM EST | 2:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 10:00 PM EST | 3:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 11:00 PM EST | 4:00 AM GMT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Philadelphia Time to GMT
Add 5 hours to the Philadelphia Time time to get GMT.
Example: 9:00 AM EST = 2:00 PM GMT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM EST = 3:00 AM GMT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Philadelphia Time and GMT
The time difference between Philadelphia Time and GMT 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: GMT is 5 hours ahead of Philadelphia Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: GMT is 4 hours ahead of Philadelphia Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: GMT is 5 hours ahead of Philadelphia Time.
Philadelphia Time and GMT during daylight saving time
- 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).
- GMT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
Best time for a meeting between Philadelphia Time and GMT
Philadelphia Time and GMT share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EST lands between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT, inside working hours for both.
Philadelphia Time to GMT FAQ
What is the time difference between Philadelphia Time and GMT?
Right now GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Philadelphia Time in GMT?
9:00 AM EST is 2:00 PM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) Philadelphia Time in GMT?
12:00 PM EST is 5:00 PM GMT.
Is GMT ahead of or behind Philadelphia Time?
GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST, so it is later in GMT than in Philadelphia Time.
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.
Does GMT change for daylight saving time?
No. GMT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between Philadelphia Time and GMT?
Philadelphia Time and GMT share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EST lands between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.