EST to GST Converter – Eastern Standard Time to Gulf Standard Time
GST is 9 hours ahead of EST. EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5, switching to EDT (UTC-4) during daylight saving, while GST (Gulf Standard Time) is UTC+4 all year. The live clocks below show the current time in both zones, updated every second.
EST to GST Conversion Table (Hour by Hour)
Standard-time conversion from Eastern Standard Time to Gulf Standard Time. During daylight saving periods the offset shifts by one hour - the live clocks above always show the correct current time.
| EST (UTC-5) | GST (UTC+4) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM (next day) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EST and GST?
GST is 9 hours ahead of EST. EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5 and GST (Gulf Standard Time) is UTC+4.
How do I convert EST to GST?
Take your time in EST and add 9 hours. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 6:00 PM in GST. The live clocks at the top of this page always show the current conversion.
Does daylight saving time affect EST to GST conversion?
Yes. EST switches to EDT (UTC-4) in summer, so the gap between the two zones changes during DST periods. The live clocks on this page use the IANA timezone database and always reflect the correct current offset automatically.
What is the best time for a meeting between EST and GST?
Look for overlap between 9:00 AM-6:00 PM working hours in both zones using the conversion table above. GST is 9 hours ahead of EST, so overlap is limited - early morning in one zone and evening in the other usually works best.