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Convert GST to EST
Gulf Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time — New York is 8 hours behind Dubai
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-8 hours
GST Full Name
Gulf Standard Time
EST Full Name
Eastern Standard Time
GST to EST Conversion Table
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About GST and EST Time Zones
GST (Gulf Standard Time) is UTC+4 and covers cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat. 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 Dubai (GST), it's 4:00 AM in New York (EST). The time difference between GST and EST is 8 hours — New York is behind Dubai.
The 9-hour difference makes real-time overlap challenging — early morning calls (7–9 AM GST) work best.
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 GST 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 Dubai and New York with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between GST and EST?
New York (EST) is 8 hours behind Dubai (GST). The offset is -8 hours.
Is EST ahead or behind GST?
EST is 8 hours behind GST. GST is UTC+4 and EST is UTC-4.
When it's 12:00 PM in Dubai, what time is it in New York?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Dubai (GST), it's 4:00 AM in New York (EST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Dubai, what time is it in New York?
When it's 5:00 PM in Dubai (GST), it's 9:00 AM 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.