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Convert BST to EST
British Summer Time to Eastern Standard Time — New York is 5 hours behind London
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-5 hours
BST Full Name
British Summer Time
EST Full Name
Eastern Standard Time
BST to EST Conversion Table
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About BST and EST Time Zones
BST (British Summer Time) is UTC+1 and covers cities like London, Edinburgh, Cardiff. EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5 and covers cities like New York, Washington D.C., Miami.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London (BST), it's 7:00 AM in New York (EST). The time difference between BST and EST is 5 hours — New York is behind London.
The best meeting window is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM BST (3:00 PM–5:00 PM EST).
Daylight Saving Time
EST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-4.
During DST transitions, the time difference between BST and EST may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
Use our world clock tool to compare London and New York with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between BST and EST?
New York (EST) is 5 hours behind London (BST). The offset is -5 hours.
Is EST ahead or behind BST?
EST is 5 hours behind BST. BST is UTC+1 and EST is UTC-4.
When it's 12:00 PM in London, what time is it in New York?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London (BST), it's 7:00 AM in New York (EST).
When it's 5:00 PM in London, what time is it in New York?
When it's 5:00 PM in London (BST), it's 12:00 PM in New York (EST).
Does EST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. EST (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-5) becomes EDT (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-4) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.