EST to London Time Converter
Convert Eastern Time to London instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Eastern Time
EST
3:11
London
BST
8:11
EST and London are on daylight savings right now, shown as EDT and BST.
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How the EST to London time difference works
London is 5 hours ahead of EST. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. London (BST) is a city in United Kingdom. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 2:00 PM London. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
5 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
EST offset
UTC-5
London offset
UTC+0
EST to London conversion chart
| Eastern Time (EST) | London (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 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM London). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
London (BST)
Manchester (UK)BirminghamLiverpoolGlasgowLeedsBelfast
EST to London questions
Is London ahead of or behind EST?
London is 5 hours ahead of EST. So 9:00 AM EST is 2:00 PM London, and 5:00 PM EST is 10:00 PM London.
What time is it in London when it is 12:00 PM EST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) EST in Eastern Time, it is 5:00 PM London in London.
How many hours difference is there between EST and London?
There is a 5 hours difference. London (BST) runs 5 hours ahead of Eastern Time (EST).
Do EST and London observe daylight saving time?
Both Eastern Time and London observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap briefly shifts by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and London?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM London). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Eastern Time and London.
Which cities use EST and London?
Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia. London (BST) covers cities such as Manchester (UK), Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Leeds, Belfast.