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EDT to GMT Converter

EDT to GMT, made simple. GMT is 4 hours ahead of EDT. Change the time or date in either card and the conversion follows along instantly.

GMT is 4 hours ahead of EDT
From
EDT

Now in New York: 1:53:55 PM EDT

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GMT

Now in GMT: 5:53:55 PM GMT

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Daylight saving notes

In the United States and Canada, daylight saving time runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. That affects Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

EDT to GMT conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM EDT meeting takes place at 1:00 PM GMT. Concretely, when New York (EDT) and London (winter) (GMT) set up a call, gMT is 4 hours ahead of EDT.

Eastern Daylight Time to Greenwich Mean Time conversion chart
EDT timeGMT time
12:00 AM4:00 AM
1:00 AM5:00 AM
2:00 AM6:00 AM
3:00 AM7:00 AM
4:00 AM8:00 AM
5:00 AM9:00 AM
6:00 AM10:00 AM
7:00 AM11:00 AM
8:00 AM12:00 PM
9:00 AM1:00 PM
10:00 AM2:00 PM
11:00 AM3:00 PM
12:00 PM4:00 PM
1:00 PM5:00 PM
2:00 PM6:00 PM
3:00 PM7:00 PM
4:00 PM8:00 PM
5:00 PM9:00 PM
6:00 PM10:00 PM
7:00 PM11:00 PM
8:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day

This chart uses the fixed EDT and GMT offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert EDT to GMT Time Zone

Below are the answers people search for most when converting Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

How does the EDT to GMT converter work?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the EDT field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching GMT time updates on the right automatically — there’s no button to press.
  3. Need a different day? Click the date field and the result follows, rolling over if it crosses midnight.

How many hours apart are EDT and GMT?

GMT is 4 hours ahead of EDT. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 4 hours to get the other — so a call between New York and London (winter) is always 4 hours apart.

What time is it in GMT right now?

Right now the time in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 5:53:55 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live GMT clock.

What time is it in EDT right now?

And in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 1:53:55 PM. Compare the two and the 4 hours gap is easy to see.

Planning a meeting across EDT and GMT?

For example, a 9:00 AM EDT meeting takes place at 1:00 PM GMT. The trick is to aim for a slot that lands inside normal working hours on both sides. Once you’ve found a time, hit Share on the converter to copy a link with the time built in — easy to send to a colleague. Juggling three or more zones? The meeting planner highlights the hours that overlap for everyone.

How does daylight saving affect EDT to GMT?

The labels EDT and GMT are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. One side switches between standard and summer time while the other stays put, so the real-world gap can shift by an hour for part of the year. It's worth checking which label a region is actually using before you lock in a time.

Why can you trust this EDT to GMT converter?

Every conversion here is calculated from the IANA time zone database — the same source your phone, computer, and browser rely on. Plenty of tools hard-code a single offset, which quietly goes wrong whenever a region changes its rules or flips for daylight saving. We follow the real rules instead, so EDT to GMT stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert EDT to other time zones

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Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of EDT is GMT?

GMT is 4 hours ahead of EDT — a fixed 4 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in GMT when it's 12:00 PM EDT?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) EDT, it's 4:00 PM GMT.

Do EDT or GMT use daylight saving time?

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) observes daylight saving, alternating with EST; Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving.

Why might the real-world EDT–GMT difference change during the year?

The labels EDT and GMT are fixed offsets, so this converter is always exact. But Eastern Daylight Time's region switches between standard and summer time, so for part of the year you may actually want EST to GMT. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.