EST to BST time converter
British Time (BST) is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Time (EST) all year round. Use the grid below to line up New York and London: 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 05:43 EDT in New York and 10:43 BST in London.
Tue, Oct 20
New York home
05:43
Tue, Oct 20 · UTC-4
London
10:43
Tue, Oct 20 · UTC+1
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EST to BST: frequently asked
What is the time difference between EST and BST?
British Time (BST) is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Time (EST) all year round.
What time is 9 AM EST in BST?
9:00 AM EST is 2:00 PM BST.
When do working hours overlap between New York and London?
Both sides are within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM working hours between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EST (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM BST).