World Timezones

GST to NST Converter

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Gulf Standard Time8:36 amFri, Jun 5
Gulf Standard TimeGST
Middle East · UTC+4
8:36 amFri, Jun 5
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Newfoundland TimeNDT
North America · UTC-2:30
2:06 amFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Gulf Standard Time and Newfoundland Time is 6.5 hours.

6.5 hours

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is ahead of Newfoundland Time (NDT).

GST: UTC+4

NDT: UTC-2:30

Newfoundland Time is currently observing daylight saving time; Gulf Standard Time is not.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 4 PM–5 PM in Gulf Standard Time (9 AM–10 AM in Newfoundland Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 4:00 PM Gulf Standard Time (9:30 AM Newfoundland Time).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

Canada

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Victoria DayMon, May 18
  • Canada DayWed, Jul 1
  • Labour DayMon, Sep 7
  • National Day for Truth and ReconciliationWed, Sep 30
  • ThanksgivingMon, Oct 12
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

About these zones

Gulf Standard Time is also known as GST. To call United Arab Emirates, dial +971.

Newfoundland Time is also known as NST, or NDT. To call Canada, dial +1.

Newfoundland Time is approximately 5,700 miles northwest of Gulf Standard Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

GSTNSTDay
12:00 am5:30 pm-1 day
1:00 am6:30 pm-1 day
2:00 am7:30 pm-1 day
3:00 am8:30 pm-1 day
4:00 am9:30 pm-1 day
5:00 am10:30 pm-1 day
6:00 am11:30 pm-1 day
7:00 am12:30 amSame day
8:00 am1:30 amSame day
9:00 am2:30 amSame day
10:00 am3:30 amSame day
11:00 am4:30 amSame day
12:00 pm5:30 amSame day
1:00 pm6:30 amSame day
2:00 pm7:30 amSame day
3:00 pm8:30 amSame day
4:00 pm9:30 amSame day
5:00 pm10:30 amSame day
6:00 pm11:30 amSame day
7:00 pm12:30 pmSame day
8:00 pm1:30 pmSame day
9:00 pm2:30 pmSame day
10:00 pm3:30 pmSame day
11:00 pm4:30 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Newfoundland Time observes daylight saving time; Gulf Standard Time does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Newfoundland Time transitions: on Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks fall back from NDT to NST.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Gulf Standard Time
Sunrise
5:29 AM
Sunset
7:07 PM
Day length
13h 38m
Newfoundland Time
Sunrise
5:06 AM
Sunset
8:54 PM
Day length
15h 48m

Daylight overlap: 7h 31m — 11:36 AM–7:07 PM in Gulf Standard Time (5:06 AM–12:37 PM in Newfoundland Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Gulf Standard Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Gulf Standard Time

  • DWC
  • DXB
  • SHJ
  • AUH

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am GST in NST?
9:00 am GST is 2:30 am NST.
What is 12:00 pm GST in NST?
12:00 pm GST is 5:30 am NST.
What is 12:30 pm GST in NST?
12:30 pm GST is 6:00 am NST.
What is 2:00 pm GST in NST?
2:00 pm GST is 7:30 am NST.
What is 5:00 pm GST in NST?
5:00 pm GST is 10:30 am NST.
What is 11:30 pm GST in NST?
11:30 pm GST is 5:00 pm NST.