Convert GMT to Eastern Time (EST). EST is 5 hours behind GMT in winter, and EDT is 4 hours behind GMT in summer. Updated for the 2026 time zone changes and current daylight saving rules.
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| GMT | Nov–Mar (GMT → EST) | Mar–Nov (GMT → EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM (prev. day) | 8:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM (prev. day) | 9:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM (prev. day) | 10:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM (prev. day) | 11:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM (prev. day) | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
GMT is the same as UTC. The UK uses GMT only in winter and switches to BST (UTC+1) in summer, so for London time use the Toronto to London or Vancouver to London comparison.
This uses Eastern Time as in New York and Toronto. Since Nov 1, 2026, Manitoba (UTC−5 all year) is on the same time as EST from November to March, and Atikokan, Ontario stays on EST all year.
EST is 5 hours behind GMT in winter, and EDT is 4 hours behind GMT in summer.
9:00 AM GMT is 4:00 AM EST in winter, and 9:00 AM GMT is 5:00 AM EDT in summer.
12:00 PM GMT is 7:00 AM EST in winter, and 12:00 PM GMT is 8:00 AM EDT in summer.
5:00 PM GMT is 12:00 PM EST in winter, and 5:00 PM GMT is 1:00 PM EDT in summer.
EST is often used loosely for Eastern Time all year. Strictly, EST is the winter time and EDT is the summer time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. The converter above shows the right one for the date you pick.
GMT is the same as UTC. The UK uses GMT only in winter and switches to BST (UTC+1) in summer, so for London time use the Toronto to London or Vancouver to London comparison.
This uses Eastern Time as in New York and Toronto. Since Nov 1, 2026, Manitoba (UTC−5 all year) is on the same time as EST from November to March, and Atikokan, Ontario stays on EST all year.