EST to BST Time Converter
BST is 5 hours ahead of EST right now. 9:00 AM in EST is 2:00 PM in BST.
Time now: EST and BST
BST is 5 hours ahead of EST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
EST to BST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| EST | BST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between EST and BST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST = 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM BST
Questions & answers
What is the time difference between EST and BST?
BST is 5 hours ahead of EST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
How do I convert EST to BST?
Add 5 hours to the EST time to get the BST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in EST is 2:00 PM in BST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in BST?
It is 2:38 PM in BST on Thursday, October 8 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 9:38 AM in EST.
What is the best time for a meeting between EST and BST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST = 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM BST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.
What does EST mean?
Eastern Time is EST (UTC-05:00) in winter and EDT (UTC-04:00) in summer.
What does BST mean?
The UK uses GMT in winter and BST in summer.