EDT to GST Converter & Meeting Planner
Quick answer: 9:00 AM EDT = 5:00 PM GST (fixed -04:00 standard offset — not DST-adjusted). Use the interactive converter below for DST-aware local-time scheduling.
Planning a call or meeting between Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and Gulf Standard Time (GST)? You need to account for the standard time difference. Gulf Standard Time is normally 8 hours ahead of Eastern Daylight Time. Whether you are coordinating between teams in New York and Washington D.C. and Dubai and Abu Dhabi, our live tool has you covered. Use our interactive overlap studio below to find the perfect waking hours for both regions, taking into account any seasonal Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes.
24-Hour Conversion Table
Quick reference: 12:00 AM EDT = 8:00 AM GST. The full 24-hour EDT to GST table below uses fixed standard offsets for exact abbreviation searches.
Example: 3:00 PM EDT = 11:00 PM GST.
| EDT Time | GST Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM (00:00) | 8:00 AM (08:00) |
| 1:00 AM (01:00) | 9:00 AM (09:00) |
| 2:00 AM (02:00) | 10:00 AM (10:00) |
| 3:00 AM (03:00) | 11:00 AM (11:00) |
| 4:00 AM (04:00) | 12:00 PM (12:00) |
| 5:00 AM (05:00) | 1:00 PM (13:00) |
| 6:00 AM (06:00) | 2:00 PM (14:00) |
| 7:00 AM (07:00) | 3:00 PM (15:00) |
| 8:00 AM (08:00) | 4:00 PM (16:00) |
| 9:00 AM (09:00) | 5:00 PM (17:00) |
| 10:00 AM (10:00) | 6:00 PM (18:00) |
| 11:00 AM (11:00) | 7:00 PM (19:00) |
| 12:00 PM (12:00) | 8:00 PM (20:00) |
| 1:00 PM (13:00) | 9:00 PM (21:00) |
| 2:00 PM (14:00) | 10:00 PM (22:00) |
| 3:00 PM (15:00) | 11:00 PM (23:00) |
| 4:00 PM (16:00) | 12:00 AM (00:00)+1 day |
| 5:00 PM (17:00) | 1:00 AM (01:00)+1 day |
| 6:00 PM (18:00) | 2:00 AM (02:00)+1 day |
| 7:00 PM (19:00) | 3:00 AM (03:00)+1 day |
| 8:00 PM (20:00) | 4:00 AM (04:00)+1 day |
| 9:00 PM (21:00) | 5:00 AM (05:00)+1 day |
| 10:00 PM (22:00) | 6:00 AM (06:00)+1 day |
| 11:00 PM (23:00) | 7:00 AM (07:00)+1 day |
Best time to call Dubai from New York
For most work calls, compare the normal business day in New York (EDT) with the business day in Dubai (GST). EDT commonly covers North America, Caribbean, while GST is mainly associated with Middle East, Gulf Region.
⚠️ Note: 2026-07-05 is not a normal workday in one or both regions based on their configured calendar. The overlap below should be treated as a reference, not a guaranteed office-hours window.
✅ The most practical overlap on 2026-07-05 is usually 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT, which corresponds to 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM GST. This window sits inside the typical EDT workday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and the GST workday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM).
- DST Safety: EDT or GST may shift during Daylight Saving Time. Always confirm the converted time for your specific date.
- New York Stock Exchange (NYSE): 09:30-16:00 local time in New York.
- Dubai Financial Market (DFM): 10:00-15:00 local time in Dubai.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EDT and GST?
During standard time, Gulf Standard Time is 8 hours ahead of Eastern Daylight Time.
When does EDT start and end?
EDT begins on the second Sunday in March at 02:00 local time, when clocks spring forward one hour from EST (UTC-5) to EDT (UTC-4). It ends on the first Sunday in November at 02:00 local time, when clocks fall back to EST. In 2026, EDT runs from March 8 through November 1.
Is EDT the same as EST?
EDT and EST are two phases of the same Eastern Time zone, not two separate zones. EST (Eastern Standard Time) is the winter offset at UTC-5, observed from early November through mid-March. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is the summer offset at UTC-4, active during Daylight Saving Time — meaning New York and Toronto run one hour ahead of their winter clock for roughly eight months of every year.
Does Dubai use Daylight Saving Time?
Dubai and the entire United Arab Emirates do not observe Daylight Saving Time, remaining fixed at UTC+4:00 throughout the year. This means the offset between Dubai and DST-observing countries such as the UK or the US shifts by one hour each spring and autumn when those countries change their clocks.
Is GST the same as UAE Standard Time?
Yes, UAE Standard Time is the national designation for the same UTC+4:00 offset that Gulf Standard Time describes regionally. Both terms refer to the same fixed clock used across the United Arab Emirates, and GST additionally covers Oman under its regional name.