London to New York Time Difference
🇬🇧 London is currently 4 hours behind of 🇺🇸 New York. This difference varies between 5h and 4h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-4h
Business overlap
5h
Distance
5,570 km
Approx. flight
6.6h
Hour-by-Hour: London to New York
| 🇬🇧 London | 🇺🇸 New York | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both London and New York observe Daylight Saving Time, but they may switch on different dates. The time difference varies between 5 hours behind and 4 hours behind throughout the year. Currently, London is 4 hours behind relative to New York.
Min difference
5h
Max difference
4h
Best Meeting Times
There are 5 overlapping business hours between London and New York (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇬🇧 London
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 New York
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and New York?
The time difference between London and New York is currently 4 hours behind. London uses GMT (UTC+0), while New York uses EDT (UTC-4). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 5 hours behind to 4 hours behind.
When it's noon in London, what time is it in New York?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it is 8:00 AM in New York. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between London and New York change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because London observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 5 hours behind and 4 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between London and New York?
The best time to call is between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM in London (which is 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in New York). This 5-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is London ahead or behind New York?
London is currently 4 hours ahead of New York.
What time zone is London in?
London is in the Europe/London time zone, currently using GMT (UTC+0). London observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in London in New York?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in London, it is 8:00 PM in New York.