ET to GMT Time Converter

Convert Eastern Time (ET) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 5 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Time
02:03:28
Monday, May 11, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
London · Greenwich Mean Time
07:03:28
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

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From: ET (New York)
To: GMT (London)
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Daylight Saving status right now

ET (Eastern Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00

When can ET and GMT 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 (ET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–11:00 ET (14:00–16:00 GMT).

Hour-by-hour ET to GMT conversion table

ET time (New York)GMT time (London)Status
00:00 Mon05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon08:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon09:00 MonGMT working
05:00 Mon10:00 MonGMT working
06:00 Mon11:00 MonGMT working
07:00 Mon12:00 MonGMT working
08:00 Mon13:00 MonGMT working
09:00 Mon14:00 MonBoth at work
10:00 Mon15:00 MonBoth at work
11:00 Mon16:00 MonBoth at work
12:00 Mon17:00 MonET working
13:00 Mon18:00 MonET working
14:00 Mon19:00 MonET working
15:00 Mon20:00 MonET working
16:00 Mon21:00 MonET working
17:00 Mon22:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon00:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon01:00 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon02:00 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon03:00 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon04:00 TueOff-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 Time (ET)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham

Sun today in New York and London

New York
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
20:03
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 18m
London
Sunrise
05:16
Sunset
20:39
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 23m

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between ET and GMT right now?+
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is currently 5 hours ahead ET (Eastern Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does ET or GMT observe daylight saving time?+
ET: observes daylight saving time. GMT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between ET and GMT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–11:00 ET (14:00–16:00 GMT), giving 3 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in London when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in New York (ET), it is 17:00 Mon in London (GMT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for ET and GMT?+
ET maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. GMT maps to "Europe/London". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind London?+
Whether New York (ET) is ahead of or behind London (GMT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GMT is 5 hours ahead ET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for ET and GMT?+
ET is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). 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 ET and GMT?+
Yes. There are 3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–11:00 ET.