New York to London Time Converter

Converting time between New York and London is essential for transatlantic business, with London typically 5 hours ahead of New York (4 hours during DST differences).

🇺🇸United States
5 hours ahead
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Current Time in New York

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Daytime
5 hours ahead
time difference

Current Time in London

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Daytime
Time Zone
New York
UTC Offset
UTC+5
Distance
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Time Zone
London

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Use our interactive converter to find the exact time in London when it's any time in New York

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London is 5 hours ahead of New York

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Common conversion times between New York and London

🇺🇸New York Time
🇬🇧London Time
12:00 AM1:00 AM
6:00 AM11:00 AM
9:00 AM2:00 PM
12:00 PM5:00 PM
3:00 PM8:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM10:00 PM

Understanding the Time Difference

The time difference between New York and London is 5 hours. When it's noon in New York, it's 17:00 in London. This 5-hour advance affects scheduling for calls, meetings, and travel plans.

Best Times for Meetings

The best time for meetings between New York and London is during the 3-hour overlap window from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM New York time (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM London time).

Business Hours Overlap

Business hours overlap for 3 hours daily. In New York, this window is 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, corresponding to 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in London.

Cultural Considerations

New York's business day typically starts at 9 AM EST, while London's ends at 5 PM GMT, providing a 3-4 hour overlap window perfect for meetings.

Planning Your Schedule

When coordinating between New York and London, remember to account for:

⏰ Time Factors

  • Daylight Saving Time changes which may affect the time difference
  • Peak traffic and commute times that might affect availability

🌍 Cultural Factors

  • Local holidays and observances in both cities
  • Cultural preferences for meeting times and communication styles