BST to EST time zone converter

BST
British Summer Time
17:59:05
Jan 11
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EST
Eastern Standard Time
12:59:05
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BST to EST hour-by-hour

BSTEST
00:00 BST18:00 (-1) EST
00:30 BST18:30 (-1) EST
01:00 BST19:00 (-1) EST
01:30 BST19:30 (-1) EST
02:00 BST20:00 (-1) EST
02:30 BST20:30 (-1) EST
03:00 BST21:00 (-1) EST
03:30 BST21:30 (-1) EST
04:00 BST22:00 (-1) EST
04:30 BST22:30 (-1) EST
05:00 BST23:00 (-1) EST
05:30 BST23:30 (-1) EST
06:00 BST00:00 EST
06:30 BST00:30 EST
07:00 BST01:00 EST
07:30 BST01:30 EST
08:00 BST02:00 EST
08:30 BST02:30 EST
09:00 BST03:00 EST
09:30 BST03:30 EST
10:00 BST04:00 EST
10:30 BST04:30 EST
11:00 BST05:00 EST
11:30 BST05:30 EST
12:00 BST06:00 EST
12:30 BST06:30 EST
13:00 BST07:00 EST
13:30 BST07:30 EST
14:00 BST08:00 EST
14:30 BST08:30 EST
15:00 BST09:00 EST
15:30 BST09:30 EST
16:00 BST10:00 EST
16:30 BST10:30 EST
17:00 BST11:00 EST
17:30 BST11:30 EST
18:00 BST12:00 EST
18:30 BST12:30 EST
19:00 BST13:00 EST
19:30 BST13:30 EST
20:00 BST14:00 EST
20:30 BST14:30 EST
21:00 BST15:00 EST
21:30 BST15:30 EST
22:00 BST16:00 EST
22:30 BST16:30 EST
23:00 BST17:00 EST
23:30 BST17:30 EST
Convert BST to EST

This simple BST to EST time zone converter allows you to quickly and visually understand the time difference between British Summer Time (BST) and Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Just hover over the colored hour tiles, and you’ll instantly see the corresponding time in both zones. The time difference between BST and EST is 6 hours, with BST being ahead. For example, if it is BST, the equivalent time in EST will be .

This tool makes it easy to convert BST to EST for scheduling meetings, coordinating across time zones, or planning events. With just a glance, you can manage the time difference efficiently and avoid any confusion.

BST

BST (British Summer Time) is a time zone that is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1). It is used in the United Kingdom during the summer months, from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.

EST

The Eastern Standard Time (EST) is a time zone that is five hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5). It is used in North America, including parts of the United States, Canada, and some Caribbean countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

The time difference between BST and EST depends on the specific locations within these time zones and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. For example, when converting EST to IST, you need to account for the standard offset plus any DST changes. Use our BST to EST converter to see the exact current time difference, which automatically updates for DST transitions.

To convert BST to EST, simply use our time converter above. Enter a specific time like 10am BST and instantly see the equivalent time in EST. Our BST to EST converter automatically handles standard time differences and daylight saving time changes, making timezone conversion effortless for scheduling international calls and meetings.

The best time to call from BST to EST is typically during overlapping business hours, usually between 9 AM and 6 PM in both time zones. Our BST to EST time converter highlights these overlapping windows in green, making it easy to find convenient calling times. For example, if you're scheduling a call from EST to IST, morning hours in EST often work well.

You can easily check whether BST is ahead of or behind EST using our side-by-side comparison table. The table displays the current time in both BST and EST simultaneously, clearly showing which timezone is ahead. This is particularly useful when planning calls or meetings across time zones like EST to IST or PST to GMT.

Scheduling a meeting between BST and EST is straightforward with our timezone converter. Simply select your preferred time in either timezone, and our tool instantly shows the corresponding time in the other zone. The visual time grid helps you identify mutually convenient hours, considering both work schedules and the time difference between BST and EST.