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EST to GST Converter

GST is 8 hours ahead of EST for most of the year. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because the two places switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

GST to EST instead

Time difference between EST and GST

GST is 8 hours ahead of EST for most of the year.

  • 2026: GST is 9 hours ahead of EST from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026.
  • 2027: GST is 9 hours ahead of EST from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.

EST to GST conversion table

ESTGSTMost of the yearGSTJan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026
12 AM8 AM9 AM
1 AM9 AM10 AM
2 AM10 AM11 AM
3 AM11 AM12 PM
4 AM12 PM1 PM
5 AM1 PM2 PM
6 AM2 PM3 PM
7 AM3 PM4 PM
8 AM4 PM5 PM
9 AM5 PM6 PM
10 AM6 PM7 PM
11 AM7 PM8 PM
12 PM8 PM9 PM
1 PM9 PM10 PM
2 PM10 PM11 PM
3 PM11 PM12 AM+1 day
4 PM12 AM+1 day1 AM+1 day
5 PM1 AM+1 day2 AM+1 day
6 PM2 AM+1 day3 AM+1 day
7 PM3 AM+1 day4 AM+1 day
8 PM4 AM+1 day5 AM+1 day
9 PM5 AM+1 day6 AM+1 day
10 PM6 AM+1 day7 AM+1 day
11 PM7 AM+1 day8 AM+1 day

Best time to meet

A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 7 AM – 1 PM EST (3 PM – 9 PM GST).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in GST when it's 9 AM in EST?

5 PM for most of the year. GST is 8 hours ahead of EST.

How many hours is GST ahead of EST?

Usually 8 hours. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates: 2026: GST is 9 hours ahead of EST from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026. 2027: GST is 9 hours ahead of EST from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.

Does EST use daylight saving time?

Yes. Eastern Time is UTC−5 (EST) in January and UTC−4 (EDT) in July. Mar 8, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC−4; Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back to UTC−5.

Does GST use daylight saving time?

No. Gulf Standard Time stays at UTC+4 all year.

When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and GST?

A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 7 AM – 1 PM EST (3 PM – 9 PM GST).

Which GST does this page use?

GST here means Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4), not South Georgia Time.