EST to UK time converter
UK time is 5 hours ahead of EST for most of the year. The gap is different for a few weeks, when only one side has changed its clocks: in 2026 that is 8 March to 28 March (4 hours) and 25 October to 31 October (4 hours). If you schedule something in that period, check the date.
EST to UK time conversion table
Every hour of the day in EST and what it is in UK time. The columns use a January date and a July date, so you can see how daylight saving changes the answer.
| Time in EST | Time in UK time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7 PM | 12:00 AM next day |
| 8 PM | 1:00 AM next day |
| 9 PM | 2:00 AM next day |
| 10 PM | 3:00 AM next day |
| 11 PM | 4:00 AM next day |
How to convert EST to UK time
To convert EST to UK time by hand, add 5 hours for most of the year, then fix the date if you cross midnight.
- 8 PM EST on 15 January is 1:00 AM GMT the next day.
- In the odd weeks, 8 PM EDT on 18 March is 12:00 AM GMT the next day, because the gap is then 4 hours.
- 8 PM EDT on 15 October is 1:00 AM BST the next day.
About the two time zones
Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Used in: New York, Toronto, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Washington DC. Clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
People write EST all year round, even in summer when the clocks actually say EDT. This tool treats EST, EDT and ET as the same thing: the current time in New York.
UK time (GMT/BST). Used in: London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast. Clocks go forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
The UK is on GMT in winter and BST (British Summer Time, UTC+1) in summer. Ireland (as IST) and Portugal (as WEST) use the same offsets and change clocks on the same days.
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Questions
What is 8 PM EST in UK time?
8 PM EST on 15 January is 1:00 AM GMT the next day. In the odd weeks, 8 PM EDT on 18 March is 12:00 AM GMT the next day, because the gap is then 4 hours.
Is UK time ahead of or behind EST?
UK time is 5 hours ahead of EST for most of the year. The gap is different for a few weeks, when only one side has changed its clocks: in 2026 that is 8 March to 28 March (4 hours) and 25 October to 31 October (4 hours). If you schedule something in that period, check the date.
Does daylight saving change the difference between EST and UK time?
Yes, briefly. Eastern Time: Clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November. UK time: Clocks go forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
How can I see EST times in my own time zone automatically?
Install Herewise, a free Chrome extension. When a web page says a time like 8 PM EST, it adds a small label with that time in your own time zone, using the correct date for daylight saving.