GST2 to GMT Time Converter

Convert South Georgia Time (GST2) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 3 hours ahead.

Grytviken · South Georgia Time
20:07:16
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT-2 · UTC-02:00
London · Greenwich Mean Time
23:07:16
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

Convert a specific time

From: GST2 (Grytviken)
To: GMT (London)
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Daylight Saving status right now

GST2 (South Georgia Time)
Observes DST
No
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

Heads up: GMT observes DST while GST2 does not. The 3-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when GMT starts or ends DST.

When can GST2 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 Grytviken (GST2). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–13:00 GST2 (12:00–16:00 GMT).

Hour-by-hour GST2 to GMT conversion table

GST2 time (Grytviken)GMT time (London)Status
00:00 Mon03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon08:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon09:00 MonGMT working
07:00 Mon10:00 MonGMT working
08:00 Mon11:00 MonGMT working
09:00 Mon12:00 MonBoth at work
10:00 Mon13:00 MonBoth at work
11:00 Mon14:00 MonBoth at work
12:00 Mon15:00 MonBoth at work
13:00 Mon16:00 MonBoth at work
14:00 Mon17:00 MonGST2 working
15:00 Mon18:00 MonGST2 working
16:00 Mon19:00 MonGST2 working
17:00 Mon20:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon21:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon22:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon00:00 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon01:00 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon02:00 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

South Georgia Time (GST2)
IANA identifier
Atlantic/South_Georgia
Current UTC offset
UTC-02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-2
Major cities in this zone
Grytviken
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 Grytviken and London

London
Sunrise
05:16
Sunset
20:39
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 23m

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Looking for local time? See time in Grytviken or time in London.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GST2 and GMT right now?+
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is currently 3 hours ahead GST2 (South Georgia Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GST2 or GMT observe daylight saving time?+
GST2: does not observe daylight saving time. GMT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GST2 and GMT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–13:00 GST2 (12:00–16:00 GMT), giving 5 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in London when it is 12:00 noon in Grytviken?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Grytviken (GST2), it is 15:00 Mon in London (GMT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GST2 and GMT?+
GST2 maps to "Atlantic/South_Georgia" 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 Grytviken ahead of or behind London?+
Whether Grytviken (GST2) is ahead of or behind London (GMT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GMT is 3 hours ahead GST2. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GST2 and GMT?+
GST2 is UTC-02:00 (GMT-2) 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 GST2 and GMT?+
Yes. There are 5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–13:00 GST2.