BST to EST time converter
Eastern Time (EST) is 5 hours behind British Time (BST) all year round. Use the grid below to line up London and New York: drag the cursor across the day, and working hours (9 AM–5 PM) are highlighted in every row so you can spot a slot that suits both sides.
Right now it is 10:43 BST in London and 05:43 EDT in New York.
Tue, Oct 20
London home
10:43
Tue, Oct 20 · UTC+1
New York
05:43
Tue, Oct 20 · UTC-4
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BST to EST: frequently asked
What is the time difference between BST and EST?
Eastern Time (EST) is 5 hours behind British Time (BST) all year round.
What time is 9 AM BST in EST?
9:00 AM BST is 4:00 AM EST.
When do working hours overlap between London and New York?
Both sides are within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM working hours between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM BST (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST).