London to EST Time Converter
Convert London to Eastern Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
London
GMT
6:11
Eastern Time
EST
1:11
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How the London to EST time difference works
EST is 5 hours behind London. London (GMT) is a city in United Kingdom. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. For example, 9:00 AM London is 4:00 AM EST. 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
London offset
UTC+0
EST offset
UTC-5
London to EST conversion chart
| London (GMT) | Eastern Time (EST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM London (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
London (GMT)
BirminghamLiverpoolGlasgowBristolLeedsBelfast
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
London to EST questions
Is EST ahead of or behind London?
EST is 5 hours behind London. So 9:00 AM London is 4:00 AM EST, and 5:00 PM London is 12:00 PM EST.
What time is it in EST when it is 12:00 PM London?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) London in London, it is 7:00 AM EST in Eastern Time.
How many hours difference is there between London and EST?
There is a 5 hours difference. Eastern Time (EST) runs 5 hours behind London (GMT).
Do London and EST observe daylight saving time?
Both London and Eastern Time 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 London and EST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM London (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both London and Eastern Time.
Which cities use London and EST?
London (GMT) covers cities such as Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Bristol, Leeds, Belfast. Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia.