Time difference between London and New York

New York is 5 hours behind London.

United Kingdom · British Summer Time

8:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States · Eastern Daylight Time

3:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

London to New York time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between London and New York?

New York is 5 hours behind London. London is on UTC+1 and New York is on UTC−4.

What time is it in New York when it is 9 AM in London?

When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 4:00 AM in New York.

When is the best time to call New York from London?

The best time to call or meet is 2:00 PM–6:00 PM in London (9:00 AM–1:00 PM in New York), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between London and New York change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when New York will be 4 hours behind London.

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