London to EST Time Converter
Convert London to Eastern Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
London
BST
6:52
Eastern Time
EST
1:52
BST and EST are on daylight savings right now, shown as BST and EDT.
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How the BST to EST time difference works
EST is 5 hours behind BST. London (BST) is a city in United Kingdom. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. For example, 9:00 AM BST 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
BST offset
UTC+0
EST offset
UTC-5
BST to EST conversion chart
| London (BST) | 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 BST (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 (BST)
Manchester (UK)BirminghamLiverpoolGlasgowLeedsBelfast
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
BST to EST questions
Is EST ahead of or behind BST?
EST is 5 hours behind BST. So 9:00 AM BST is 4:00 AM EST, and 5:00 PM BST is 12:00 PM EST.
What time is EST when it is 12:00 PM BST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) BST in London, it is 7:00 AM EST in Eastern Time.
How many hours difference is there between BST and EST?
There is a 5 hours difference. Eastern Time (EST) runs 5 hours behind London (BST).
Do BST 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 BST and EST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM BST (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 BST and EST?
London (BST) covers cities such as Manchester (UK), Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Leeds, Belfast. Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia.