EDT to GMT Time Converter
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is currently 4 hours ahead of Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). EDT is UTC-4 and GMT is UTC+0. The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.
Best Time for a Call
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM in EDT, which is 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in GMT.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: EDT to GMT
Rows marked office hours fall between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both places. For a specific date, use the interactive converter.
Does the Difference Change During the Year?
EDT and GMT are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
EDT is UTC-4, the summer counterpart of EST. Eastern North America uses it from March to November.
GMT is UTC+0 and never shifts. The UK is on GMT in winter but moves to BST (UTC+1) from late March to late October.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is GMT compared to EDT?
GMT is currently 4 hours ahead of EDT. EDT and GMT are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in EDT in GMT?
9:00 AM in EDT is 1:00 PM in GMT.
What is the best time for a call between EDT and GMT?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM in EDT, which is 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in GMT.