GST to EST Time Converter

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

Dubai · Gulf Standard Time
00:55:28
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+4 · UTC+04:00
New York · Eastern Standard Time
16:55:28
Sunday, May 10, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

Convert a specific time

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

GST (Gulf Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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 GST and EST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Dubai (GST). 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 16:00–18:00 GST (08:00–10:00 EST).

Hour-by-hour GST to EST conversion table

GST time (Dubai)EST time (New York)Status
00:00 Mon16:00 SunEST working
01:00 Mon17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon01:00 MonGST working
10:00 Mon02:00 MonGST working
11:00 Mon03:00 MonGST working
12:00 Mon04:00 MonGST working
13:00 Mon05:00 MonGST working
14:00 Mon06:00 MonGST working
15:00 Mon07:00 MonGST working
16:00 Mon08:00 MonGST working
17:00 Mon09:00 MonEST working
18:00 Mon10:00 MonEST working
19:00 Mon11:00 MonEST working
20:00 Mon12:00 MonEST working
21:00 Mon13:00 MonEST working
22:00 Mon14:00 MonEST working
23:00 Mon15:00 MonEST working

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

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
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

Sun today in Dubai and New York

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

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

Frequently asked questions

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