GMT to ET time converter
ET is 4 hours behind GMT. When it is 9:00 AM in GMT, it is 5:00 AM in ET.
7:05 PM in GMT, Friday, October 16, 2026
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)
GMT to ET conversion table
Every hour of today in GMT and the matching time in ET. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| GMT | ET |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in GMT (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in ET).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because GMT and ET switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -4h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -5h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -4h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between GMT and ET?
ET is 4 hours behind GMT.
What time is it in ET when it is 9 AM in GMT?
When it is 9:00 AM in GMT, it is 5:00 AM in ET.
When is the best time to call ET from GMT?
Both sides are at work from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in GMT (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in ET).
Does the time difference between GMT and ET change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.