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GST to EST Time — Convert Gulf Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time (US)

EST is currently 8 hours behind GST. The gap shifts across the year: around January EST is 9 hours behind GST, and around July it is 8 hours behind GST, because one or both zones observe daylight saving.

EST is currently 8 hours behind GST.

GST • GST (UTC+4)
6:45 PM
Thursday, Sep 10
EST • EDT (UTC-4)
10:45 AM
Thursday, Sep 10

Abbreviation disambiguation

Gulf Standard Time is UTC+4, used across the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring Gulf states. Historically the letters GST were also used for Guam Standard Time.

On Clockjumper, EST refers to Eastern Standard Time in the United States (UTC−5). The US East Coast observes EST in winter and switches to EDT (UTC−4) during daylight saving time.

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Full GST to EST conversion table

GSTEST
12:00 AM4:00 PM(previous day)
1:00 AM5:00 PM(previous day)
2:00 AM6:00 PM(previous day)
3:00 AM7:00 PM(previous day)
4:00 AM8:00 PM(previous day)
5:00 AM9:00 PM(previous day)
6:00 AM10:00 PM(previous day)
7:00 AM11:00 PM(previous day)
8:00 AM12:00 AM
9:00 AM1:00 AM
10:00 AM2:00 AM
11:00 AM3:00 AM
12:00 PM4:00 AM
1:00 PM5:00 AM
2:00 PM6:00 AM
3:00 PM7:00 AM
4:00 PM8:00 AM
5:00 PM9:00 AM
6:00 PM10:00 AM
7:00 PM11:00 AM
8:00 PM12:00 PM
9:00 PM1:00 PM
10:00 PM2:00 PM
11:00 PM3:00 PM

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

Around January EST is 9 hours behind GST. Around July it is 8 hours behind GST. That swing comes from one or both zones observing daylight saving on different schedules — the converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

Frequently asked questions

Is EST ahead of or behind GST right now?
EST is currently 8 hours behind GST.
What is the current GST to EST time difference?
Right now the gap is 8 hours — EST is 8 hours behind GST.
Does the GST → EST offset change during the year?
Yes. Around January EST is 9 hours behind GST; around July it is 8 hours behind GST. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.
Does GST observe daylight saving time?
No — Gulf Standard Time stays at a fixed UTC offset year-round.
Does EST observe daylight saving time?
EST is itself the standard-time form. Eastern Standard Time (US) is in force at UTC-5 through the winter months; outside that window the same zone is on EDT (UTC-4).
What time is 3 AM GST in EST?
3:00 AM GST is 7:00 PM (previous day) EST.
What time is 8 AM GST in EST?
8:00 AM GST is 12:00 AM EST.
What time is 9 AM GST in EST?
9:00 AM GST is 1:00 AM EST.
What time is 10 AM GST in EST?
10:00 AM GST is 2:00 AM EST.
What time is 11 AM GST in EST?
11:00 AM GST is 3:00 AM EST.
What time is 12 PM (noon) GST in EST?
12:00 PM GST is 4:00 AM EST.
What time is 2 PM GST in EST?
2:00 PM GST is 6:00 AM EST.
What time is 3 PM GST in EST?
3:00 PM GST is 7:00 AM EST.
What time is 4 PM GST in EST?
4:00 PM GST is 8:00 AM EST.
What time is 5 PM GST in EST?
5:00 PM GST is 9:00 AM EST.
What time is 9 PM GST in EST?
9:00 PM GST is 1:00 PM EST.
What time is 10 PM GST in EST?
10:00 PM GST is 2:00 PM EST.
When is the best time to schedule a call between GST and EST?
GST and EST have no direct 09:00–17:00 overlap on the same calendar day. Consider early-morning or late-evening slots on one side, or an asynchronous handoff.
What time zone does GST refer to?
GST refers to Gulf Standard Time (IANA: Asia/Dubai).
What time zone does EST refer to?
EST refers to Eastern Standard Time (US) (IANA: America/New_York).
Is GST on this page the same as other zones that share the letters "GST"?
Gulf Standard Time is UTC+4, used across the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring Gulf states. Historically the letters GST were also used for Guam Standard Time.
Is EST on this page the same as other zones that share the letters "EST"?
On Clockjumper, EST refers to Eastern Standard Time in the United States (UTC−5). The US East Coast observes EST in winter and switches to EDT (UTC−4) during daylight saving time.

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