EST to GST Time Converter
Convert Eastern Time to Gulf Standard Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Eastern Time
EST
4:24
Gulf Standard Time
GST
12:24
EST is on daylight savings (EDT), while GST is on standard time (+04) right now.
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How the EST to GST time difference works
GST is 8 hours ahead of EST. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone of the United Arab Emirates and Oman. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 5:00 PM GST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
8 hours
Daylight saving
EST only
EST offset
UTC-5
GST offset
UTC+4
EST to GST conversion chart
| Eastern Time (EST) | Gulf Standard Time (GST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
Gulf Standard Time (GST)
DubaiAbu DhabiSharjahMuscatAl Ain
EST to GST questions
Is GST ahead of or behind EST?
GST is 8 hours ahead of EST. So 9:00 AM EST is 5:00 PM GST, and 5:00 PM EST is 1:00 AM GST.
What time is it in GST when it is 12:00 PM EST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) EST in Eastern Time, it is 8:00 PM GST in Gulf Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between EST and GST?
There is a 8 hours difference. Gulf Standard Time (GST) runs 8 hours ahead of Eastern Time (EST).
Do EST and GST observe daylight saving time?
Eastern Time observes daylight saving time but Gulf Standard Time does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and GST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Eastern Time and Gulf Standard Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use EST and GST?
Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia. Gulf Standard Time (GST) covers cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Muscat, Al Ain.