GMT — Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00 · the same as UTC
Details
| Abbreviation | GMT |
| Full name | Greenwich Mean Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+00:00 |
| IANA identifier | Etc/GMT |
| DST | Not observed |
Countries Using GMT
Time Difference from GMT
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +4h |
| Chicago | +5h |
| Los Angeles | +7h |
| London | -1h |
| Paris | -2h |
| Moscow | -3h |
| Dubai | -4h |
| Mumbai | -5h 30m |
| Bangkok | -7h |
| Shanghai | -8h |
| Tokyo | -9h |
| Sydney | -10h |
| Auckland | -12h |
Using GMT in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently afternoon in GMT, which is inside a normal workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with London: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM GMT equals 10:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone has no listed DST shift, which keeps recurring events simpler across the year.
| Market | GMT | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| London | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Paris | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Moscow | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Dubai | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| New York | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM |
| Chicago | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +00:00, meaning it is the same as UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Etc/GMT. It is used in 2 countries, including Ivory Coast, Mali.
GMT does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +00:00 remains the same throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling with locations in this time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GMT?
GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time. It is the same as UTC (UTC+00:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Etc/GMT.
What is the current time in GMT?
The current GMT time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. GMT is UTC+00:00, which is the same as UTC.
Does GMT observe daylight saving time?
No, GMT does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +00:00 remains constant throughout the year.
What countries use GMT?
Countries and regions using GMT include Ivory Coast, Mali.
How do I convert GMT to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert GMT to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between GMT and 13 major world cities.