Washington, D.C. Time to BST 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 Washington, D.C. Time to BST, add 5 hours to the Washington, D.C. Time time: 9:00 AM EST = 2:00 PM GMT.
Washington, D.C. Time (Washington, D.C. time) is used in Washington, D.C., USA. BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October.
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.
Washington, D.C. Time to BST time conversion table
Washington, D.C. Time to BST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Washington, D.C. Time | BST | 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 Washington, D.C. Time to BST
Add 5 hours to the Washington, D.C. Time time to get BST.
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 Washington, D.C. Time and BST
The time difference between Washington, D.C. Time and BST 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: BST is 5 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: BST is 4 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. Time.
- 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: BST is 5 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. Time.
- 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: BST is 4 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: BST is 5 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. Time.
Washington, D.C. Time and BST during daylight saving time
- Washington, D.C. 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).
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between Washington, D.C. Time and BST
Washington, D.C. Time and BST 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.
Washington, D.C. Time to BST FAQ
What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. Time and BST?
Right now GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Washington, D.C. Time in BST?
9:00 AM EST is 2:00 PM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) Washington, D.C. Time in BST?
12:00 PM EST is 5:00 PM GMT.
Is BST ahead of or behind Washington, D.C. Time?
GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST, so it is later in BST than in Washington, D.C. Time.
Does Washington, D.C. Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Washington, D.C. Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
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.
What is the best time for a meeting between Washington, D.C. Time and BST?
Washington, D.C. Time and BST 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.