BST to EST Converter

Eastern Time (EST) is 5 hours behind UK Time (BST).

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BST to EST time difference

EST is 5 hours behind BST.

Quick examples: 9:00 AM BST = 4:00 AM EST · 12:00 PM BST = 7:00 AM EST · 5:00 PM BST = 12:00 PM EST

BST to EST conversion table

UK Time (BST)Eastern Time (EST)
12:00 AM BST7:00 PM EST (previous day)
1:00 AM BST8:00 PM EST (previous day)
2:00 AM BST9:00 PM EST (previous day)
3:00 AM BST10:00 PM EST (previous day)
4:00 AM BST11:00 PM EST (previous day)
5:00 AM BST12:00 AM EST
6:00 AM BST1:00 AM EST
7:00 AM BST2:00 AM EST
8:00 AM BST3:00 AM EST
9:00 AM BST4:00 AM EST
10:00 AM BST5:00 AM EST
11:00 AM BST6:00 AM EST
12:00 PM BST7:00 AM EST
1:00 PM BST8:00 AM EST
2:00 PM BST9:00 AM EST
3:00 PM BST10:00 AM EST
4:00 PM BST11:00 AM EST
5:00 PM BST12:00 PM EST
6:00 PM BST1:00 PM EST
7:00 PM BST2:00 PM EST
8:00 PM BST3:00 PM EST
9:00 PM BST4:00 PM EST
10:00 PM BST5:00 PM EST
11:00 PM BST6:00 PM EST

How to convert BST to EST

  1. Pick a date and time in UK Time.
  2. The matching Eastern Time time appears instantly on the right.
  3. Use the ⇄ button to convert EST to BST instead.

About UK Time and Eastern Time

UK Time (BST) is used in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Dublin. Eastern Time (EST) is used in New York, Washington DC, Miami and Toronto.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between BST and EST?

EST is 5 hours behind BST.

How do I convert BST to EST?

Subtract 5 hours to the BST time. For example, 12:00 PM BST is 7:00 AM EST.

Where is BST used?

UK Time is used in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Dublin.

Where is EST used?

Eastern Time is used in New York, Washington DC, Miami and Toronto.

Does this converter handle daylight saving time?

Yes. The converter uses the official time zone database, so it automatically applies daylight saving time for the date you pick.