GMT to NST Time Converter

Convert Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Newfoundland Standard Time (NST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 3h 30m behind.

London · Greenwich Mean Time
03:14:36
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
St. John's · Newfoundland Standard Time
23:44:36
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT-2:30 · UTC-02:30

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From: GMT (London)
To: NST (St. John's)
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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
NST (Newfoundland Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-02:30 → UTC-03:30

When can GMT and NST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in London (GMT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 13:00–16:00 GMT (09:30–12:30 NST).

Hour-by-hour GMT to NST conversion table

GMT time (London)NST time (St. John's)Status
00:00 Wed20:30 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed21:30 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed22:30 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed23:30 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed00:30 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed01:30 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed02:30 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed03:30 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed04:30 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed05:30 WedGMT working
10:00 Wed06:30 WedGMT working
11:00 Wed07:30 WedGMT working
12:00 Wed08:30 WedGMT working
13:00 Wed09:30 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed10:30 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed11:30 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed12:30 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed13:30 WedNST working
18:00 Wed14:30 WedNST working
19:00 Wed15:30 WedNST working
20:00 Wed16:30 WedNST working
21:00 Wed17:30 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed18:30 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed19:30 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
Newfoundland Standard Time (NST)
IANA identifier
America/St_Johns
Current UTC offset
UTC-02:30
Current abbreviation
GMT-2:30
Major cities in this zone
St. John's

Sun today in London and St. John's

London
Sunrise
05:13
Sunset
20:43
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 29m

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Looking for local time? See time in London or time in St. John's.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GMT and NST right now?+
NST (Newfoundland Standard Time) is currently 3h 30m 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 NST observe daylight saving time?+
GMT: observes daylight saving time. NST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GMT and NST?+
The strongest overlap is 13:00–16:00 GMT (09:30–12:30 NST), giving 4 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in St. John's when it is 12:00 noon in London?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in London (GMT), it is 08:30 Wed in St. John's (NST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GMT and NST?+
GMT maps to "Europe/London" in the IANA database. NST maps to "America/St_Johns". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is London ahead of or behind St. John's?+
Whether London (GMT) is ahead of or behind St. John's (NST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now NST is 3h 30m behind GMT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GMT and NST?+
GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) and NST is UTC-02:30 (GMT-2:30). 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 GMT and NST?+
Yes. There are 4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 13:00–16:00 GMT.