Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between edt and gmt?
Eastern Daylight Time (edt) is UTC-4 and Greenwich Mean Time (gmt) is UTC+1. The difference between them is 5 hours.
Where is edt used?
Eastern Daylight Time (edt) is used in USA and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.
Where is gmt used?
Greenwich Mean Time (gmt) is used in United Kingdom and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/London.
How do I convert edt to gmt?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any edt time and the gmt equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
How far apart are EDT (New York) and GMT (London)?
EDT (New York) is 5 hours behind GMT (London). When it's noon in EDT (New York), it's 17:00 in GMT (London).
EDT (New York) is in the America/New_York timezone. GMT (London) is in Europe/London. The difference is 5 hours.
Daily overlap window
Both EDT (New York) and GMT (London) are simultaneously in business hours for 3 hours per day (assuming standard 9:00–17:00 working hours).
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EDT (New York)
GMT (London)
Overlap (3h)
Recommended meeting windows
Both EDT (New York) and GMT (London) are in standard hours simultaneously for 3h per day.
09:00 New York / 14:00 London✓ Both working
10:00 New York / 15:00 London✓ Both working
11:00 New York / 16:00 London✓ Both working
Based on standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in each location's local time.
Public holidays this year
⚡ Upcoming holidays in both locations, confirm with your contact before booking.
EDT (New York)8 holidays
Jun 19Juneteenth National Independence DaySOON
Jul 3Independence Day
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
GMT (London)6 holidays
Jul 13Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
EDT (New York) and GMT (London) — practical scheduling
EDT (New York) (USA) leads GMT (London) (United Kingdom) by 5 hours. Despite the gap, a 3-hour window of shared business hours each day keeps real-time collaboration practical for both sides.
💡 Practical scheduling guidelines
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09:00–10:00 in EDT (New York) = 14:00–15:00 in GMT (London). Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.
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10:00–11:00 in EDT (New York) = 15:00–16:00 in GMT (London). Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.
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11:00–12:00 in EDT (New York) = 16:00–17:00 in GMT (London). Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.
DST transitions can silently shift your meeting times by an hour. The ClockinSync Chrome Extension tracks these changes automatically so you never get caught off guard.
Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in EDT (New York). The input bar accepts natural language like "3pm", "15:30", or "9am Rome" for instant conversions.
