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.

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EST to United Arab Emirates

+9h

EST

ESTSOURCE

UTC-04:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

United Arab Emirates

GST

UTC+04:00

HH09

MM00

21:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

EST

United Arab Emirates

12:00 AM

8:00 AM

2:00 AM

10:00 AM

4:00 AM

12:00 PM

6:00 AM

2:00 PM

8:00 AM

4:00 PM

10:00 AM

6:00 PM

12:00 PM

8:00 PM

2:00 PM

10:00 PM

4:00 PM

12:00 AM+1

6:00 PM

2:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

4:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

6:00 AM+1

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

EST and GST on the World Map

The map below highlights the EST (Eastern Standard Time) and GST (Gulf Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

EST Zone

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GST Zone

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EST – Eastern Standard Time

UTC-05:00

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.

Countries in EST

United States (Eastern)Canada (Ontario, Quebec)Mexico (Quintana Roo)PanamaJamaicaCayman IslandsHaitiBahamasTurks and CaicosColombiaPeruEcuador

Major Cities in EST

New York CityWashington D.C.MiamiTorontoPhiladelphiaAtlantaBostonMontrealDetroitCharlotteIndianapolisOttawaTampaOrlandoClevelandPittsburgh

Key Facts about EST

•EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
•The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
•23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
•EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
•Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to EDT

Learn more about EST on Wikipedia

GST – Gulf Standard Time

UTC+04:00

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in GST

UAEOmanGeorgiaAzerbaijanMauritius

Major Cities in GST

DubaiAbu DhabiMuscatBakuTbilisi

Key Facts about GST

•Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
•GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
•The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+04:00 year-round

Learn more about GST on Wikipedia

Comparing Time Zones: EST and United Arab Emirates

EST runs on Eastern Standard Time (EST) at UTC-05:00. United Arab Emirates runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. That puts EST 9 hours ahead of United Arab Emirates — a difference of +9h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EST it is 6:00 PM in United Arab Emirates. Midnight in EST is 9:00 AM in United Arab Emirates. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

EST to United Arab Emirates time conversion table

EST (EST)	United Arab Emirates (GST)	Day
12:00 AM	9:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	3:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	4:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	5:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	6:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	9:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	12:00 AM	next day
5:00 PM	2:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	3:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	6:00 AM	next day

Why people convert EST to United Arab Emirates time

Scheduling a call from EST to United Arab Emirates: a 10:00 AM start in EST lands at 7:00 PM in United Arab Emirates, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a +9h gap: EST and United Arab Emirates have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in United Arab Emirates is 6:00 PM in EST.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in EST is 5:00 AM in United Arab Emirates makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +9h gap is not.
With a +9h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week EST takes the early slot, the next week United Arab Emirates does.

About EST (Eastern Standard Time)

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.

About GST (Gulf Standard Time)

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.

Best time to call between EST and United Arab Emirates

With a +9h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. United Arab Emirates opens at 9:00 AM GST, which is 6:00 PM in EST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

EST and United Arab Emirates have no shared working hours because of the +9h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

EST is 9 hours ahead of United Arab Emirates (EST UTC-05:00 → GST UTC+04:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

EST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

United Arab Emirates

Does not observe DST

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 EST and United Arab Emirates?

EST (EST, UTC-05:00) is 9 hours ahead of United Arab Emirates (GST, UTC+04:00). The gap is currently +9h.

How do I convert EST time to United Arab Emirates time?

Add +9h to EST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EST is 6:00 PM in United Arab Emirates.

What time is it in United Arab Emirates right now?

United Arab Emirates uses GST at UTC+04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +9h offset from EST.

What is the best time to call United Arab Emirates from EST?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +9h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in EST, which is 10:00 PM in United Arab Emirates.

Which is ahead, EST or United Arab Emirates?

EST is 9 hours ahead of United Arab Emirates. When it is 12:00 PM in EST it is 9:00 PM in United Arab Emirates.

Do EST and United Arab Emirates use different time zones?

EST uses EST at UTC-05:00, while United Arab Emirates (United Arab Emirates) uses GST at UTC+04:00. The IANA identifiers are America/New_York and Asia/Dubai.

Does daylight saving time affect the EST–United Arab Emirates difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +9h offset between EST and United Arab Emirates is fixed all year.

Which other cities share EST's time zone?

EST also covers New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal and 8 more.

Which countries use EST, EST's zone?

EST is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Mexico (Quintana Roo), Panama, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Haiti, Bahamas and 4 more.

Is there a day difference between EST and United Arab Emirates?

Not normally. The +9h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between EST and United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates is +9h from EST.

What timezone is EST in?

EST operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is United Arab Emirates in?

United Arab Emirates operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use EST (Eastern Standard Time)?

EST is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Mexico (Quintana Roo), Panama, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, and 6 more countries.

Does EST observe daylight saving time?

Yes, EST switches to EDT during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about EST?

EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.