GMT to EST converter

Convert Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern Time (US). Right now, New York is 5 hours behind London.

London · GMT+1
2:08 AM
New York · GMT-4
9:08 PM
If it’s
:
in London, it’s

9:00 PM in New York (previous day)

London (GMT)New York (EST)
9:00 AM4:00 AM
12:00 PM7:00 AM
5:00 PM12:00 PM

Current offsets: GMT GMT+1 · EST GMT-4. Updated hourly.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and New York?

Right now, New York (EST) is 5 hours behind London (GMT). The exact gap can shift by an hour around daylight-saving changes, and this converter always uses the correct offset for the date.

How do I convert GMT to EST?

Take the GMT time and subtract 5h to get EST. Or just use the converter above — set the hour and read the New York time instantly.

Is GMT ahead of or behind EST?

EST is 5 hours behind GMT right now.

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