GMT to ET Time Converter

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

London · Greenwich Mean Time
00:37:34
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
New York · Eastern Time
19:37:34
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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

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
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

When can GMT and ET meet?

3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 14:00–16:00 GMT (09:00–11:00 ET).

Hour-by-hour GMT to ET conversion table

GMT time (London)ET time (New York)Status
00:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed04:00 WedGMT working
10:00 Wed05:00 WedGMT working
11:00 Wed06:00 WedGMT working
12:00 Wed07:00 WedGMT working
13:00 Wed08:00 WedGMT working
14:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed10:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed11:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed12:00 WedET working
18:00 Wed13:00 WedET working
19:00 Wed14:00 WedET working
20:00 Wed15:00 WedET working
21:00 Wed16:00 WedET working
22:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-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

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham
Eastern Time (ET)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia

Sun today in London and New York

London
Sunrise
05:26
Sunset
20:30
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 3m
New York
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
19:56
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 5m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GMT and ET right now?+
ET (Eastern Time) is currently 5 hours behind GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GMT or ET observe daylight saving time?+
GMT: observes daylight saving time. ET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GMT and ET?+
The strongest overlap is 14:00–16:00 GMT (09:00–11:00 ET), giving 3 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 noon in London?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in London (GMT), it is 07:00 Wed in New York (ET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GMT and ET?+
GMT maps to "Europe/London" in the IANA database. ET maps to "America/New_York". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.