GMT to EST Converter

Understanding GMT to EST Time

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is a time zone officially used in some European and African countries. Historically, it was internationally recognised as the prime meridian for time. For more information, refer to the Wikipedia article on GMT.

Eastern Standard Time (EST) in North America is a time zone that covers areas in eastern parts of North America. It is five hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-05:00) during standard time. You can read more about it on its Wikipedia page.

How to Convert GMT to EST Time

Master the time difference between GMT and EST! Our converter makes it easy. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Click on the GMT time tile (left) to choose the time you want to convert to EST.
2. The time in EST (right) will be updated accordingly.
3. Vice versa, you can also change EST time and GMT time will be updated accordingly
4. To share the converted time, click on “Copy Sharable Link” and share it with your friends!

If you’re seeking conversions for other time zones, visit our main Time Converter page.

GMT to EST Time Conversion Chart

This Time Conversion Chart is based on the time as of 20 Sep 2025. While the times in the table account for Daylight Saving Time (DST), please use the tool above for real-time conversions between GMT and EST and to obtain the correct named time zones that adjust with DST.

Best Meeting Times Between GMT and EST

The following times are within business hours (8 am – 6 pm) for both locations as of 20 Sep 2025: