Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

EDT to United Kingdom

+5h

EDT

EDTSOURCE

UTC-04:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

United Kingdom

BST

UTC+01:00☀ DST active

HH05

MM00

17:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

EDT

United Kingdom

12:00 AM

5:00 AM

2:00 AM

7:00 AM

4:00 AM

9:00 AM

6:00 AM

11:00 AM

8:00 AM

1:00 PM

10:00 AM

3:00 PM

12:00 PM

5:00 PM

2:00 PM

7:00 PM

4:00 PM

9:00 PM

6:00 PM

11:00 PM

8:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

3:00 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

EDT and BST on the World Map

The map below highlights the EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) and BST (Greenwich Mean Time) timezone regions across the globe.

EDT Zone

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BST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

EDT – Eastern Daylight Time

UTC-04:00

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time observed in the Eastern Time Zone, 4 hours behind UTC.

Countries in EDT

United States (Eastern)Canada (Ontario, Quebec)BahamasHaitiTurks and Caicos

Major Cities in EDT

New York CityWashington D.C.TorontoMiamiPhiladelphiaAtlantaBostonMontreal

Key Facts about EDT

•EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.
•During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
•Not all EST locations switch to EDT – Panama and Jamaica stay on EST year-round.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to EST

Learn more about EDT on Wikipedia

GMT – Greenwich Mean Time

UTC+00:00

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.

Countries in GMT

United KingdomIrelandIcelandPortugal (mainland)GhanaSenegalMaliMauritaniaGambiaGuineaSierra LeoneLiberiaIvory CoastBurkina FasoMorocco (historically)

Major Cities in GMT

LondonDublinLisbonAccraReykjavikEdinburghCasablancaDakarBamakoAbidjanConakryFreetownMonrovia

Key Facts about GMT

•GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
•The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
•GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
•Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
•The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to BST

Learn more about GMT on Wikipedia

Everything You Need to Know About EDT and United Kingdom Time

EDT runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00. United Kingdom runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts EDT 5 hours ahead of United Kingdom — a difference of +5h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EDT it is 2:00 PM in United Kingdom. Midnight in EDT is 5:00 AM in United Kingdom.United Kingdom observes daylight saving time while EDT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

EDT to United Kingdom time conversion table

EDT (EDT)	United Kingdom (BST)	Day
12:00 AM	5:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	11:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	12:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	1:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	2:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	5:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	8:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	10:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	11:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	2:00 AM	next day

Why people convert EDT to United Kingdom time

Scheduling a call from EDT to United Kingdom: a 10:00 AM start in EDT lands at 3:00 PM in United Kingdom, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both EDT and United Kingdom are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EDT time (2:00 PM–5:00 PM BST). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking United Kingdom local time against EDT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +5h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +5h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from EDT and need United Kingdom colleagues present.
United Kingdom: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.

About EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is used during the summer months (second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November) in the Eastern Time Zone. During EDT, clocks are advanced by one hour to take advantage of longer daylight hours. Not all locations in the Eastern Time Zone observe DST – Panama, Jamaica, and most of the Caribbean remain on EST year-round.

About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.

Best time to call between EDT and United Kingdom

Both EDT and United Kingdom sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT, which is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM BST. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

EDT and United Kingdom overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

EDT is 5 hours ahead of United Kingdom (EDT UTC-04:00 → BST UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

EDT

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

United Kingdom

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between EDT and United Kingdom?

EDT (EDT, UTC-04:00) is 5 hours ahead of United Kingdom (BST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently +5h.

How do I convert EDT time to United Kingdom time?

Add +5h to EDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EDT is 2:00 PM in United Kingdom.

What time is it in United Kingdom right now?

United Kingdom uses BST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +5h offset from EDT.

What is the best time to call United Kingdom from EDT?

Call between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EDT — that maps to 2:00 PM–5:00 PM BST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, EDT or United Kingdom?

EDT is 5 hours ahead of United Kingdom. When it is 12:00 PM in EDT it is 5:00 PM in United Kingdom.

Do EDT and United Kingdom use different time zones?

EDT uses EDT at UTC-04:00, while United Kingdom (United Kingdom) uses BST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are America/New_York and Europe/London.

Does daylight saving time affect the EDT–United Kingdom difference?

Yes at the moment: United Kingdom is on daylight saving time and EDT is not, so the +5h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

Which other cities share EDT's time zone?

EDT also covers New York City, Washington D.C., Toronto, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.

Which countries use EDT, EDT's zone?

EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.

Is there a day difference between EDT and United Kingdom?

Not normally. The +5h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between EDT and United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is +5h from EDT.

What timezone is EDT in?

EDT operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is United Kingdom in?

United Kingdom operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)?

EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.

Does EDT observe daylight saving time?

Yes, EDT switches to EST during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about EDT?

EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).

Which cities are in the GMT timezone?

Major cities in the GMT timezone include London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar.

What is the UTC offset for GMT?

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to BST.

What should I know about the GMT timezone?

GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.