How many hours is UTC ahead of EGST?
As abbreviations, EGST is always 1 hour behind of UTC: UTC is UTC+0 and EGST is UTC−1. To convert, subtract 1 hours.
Check which label you actually need: EGST (Greenland Time is on UTC−2 today). A time written with an abbreviation that is not in use is usually meant as the local time, so convert between the places instead: right now EGST is 2 hours behind of UTC.
When the UTC to EGST time difference changes
For most of the year EGST is 1 hour behind of UTC. From 25 October to 31 December 2026, EGST is 2 hours behind of UTC instead, because the two places change their clocks on different dates. Meetings booked by the usual gap land an hour off in those weeks.
| Dates | EGST vs UTC | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 25 October 2026 to 31 December 2026 | 2 hours behind | 68 days |
| 1 January 2027 to 27 March 2027 | 2 hours behind | 86 days |
| 28 March 2027 to 30 October 2027 | 1 hour behind | 217 days |
| 31 October 2027 to 31 December 2027 | 2 hours behind | 62 days |
When UTC and EGST are both at work
- When EGST is 1 hour behind of UTC: 7 shared office hours, 10:00 to 17:00 in UTC (09:00 to 16:00 in EGST).
- When EGST is 2 hours behind of UTC: 6 shared office hours, 11:00 to 17:00 in UTC (09:00 to 15:00 in EGST).