EST to GST Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Gulf Standard Time (GST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 8 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
16:55:24
Sunday, May 10, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Dubai · Gulf Standard Time
00:55:24
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+4 · UTC+04:00

Convert a specific time

From: EST (New York)
To: GST (Dubai)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
GST (Gulf Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while GST does not. The 8-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST and GST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in New York (EST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 08:00–10:00 EST (16:00–18:00 GST).

Hour-by-hour EST to GST conversion table

EST time (New York)GST time (Dubai)Status
00:00 Sun08:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun09:00 SunGST working
02:00 Sun10:00 SunGST working
03:00 Sun11:00 SunGST working
04:00 Sun12:00 SunGST working
05:00 Sun13:00 SunGST working
06:00 Sun14:00 SunGST working
07:00 Sun15:00 SunGST working
08:00 Sun16:00 SunGST working
09:00 Sun17:00 SunEST working
10:00 Sun18:00 SunEST working
11:00 Sun19:00 SunEST working
12:00 Sun20:00 SunEST working
13:00 Sun21:00 SunEST working
14:00 Sun22:00 SunEST working
15:00 Sun23:00 SunEST working
16:00 Sun00:00 MonEST working
17:00 Sun01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun07:00 MonOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
Gulf Standard Time (GST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Dubai
Current UTC offset
UTC+04:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+4
Major cities in this zone
DubaiAbu Dhabi

Sun today in New York and Dubai

New York
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
20:02
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 16m
Dubai
Sunrise
05:37
Sunset
18:55
Solar noon
12:16
Daylight
13h 17m

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Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Dubai.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and GST right now?+
GST (Gulf Standard Time) is currently 8 hours ahead EST (Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EST or GST observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. GST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and GST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–10:00 EST (16:00–18:00 GST).
What time is it in Dubai when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in New York (EST), it is 20:00 Sun in Dubai (GST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and GST?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. GST maps to "Asia/Dubai". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Dubai?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Dubai (GST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GST is 8 hours ahead EST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EST and GST?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and GST is UTC+04:00 (GMT+4). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both EST and GST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between EST and GST is 08:00–10:00 EST.