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London
United Kingdom
7:43 AM
Mon, Aug 17
UTC+1Europe/London
Time Difference
London vs New York City Time Difference
Compare the current local time in London, United Kingdom and New York City, United States.
Live local timeDST awareUTC offsets
Current difference
New York City is currently 5 hours behind London.
This difference is calculated using the current UTC offsets for both locations and automatically reflects daylight-saving changes.
24-hour comparison
Compare London and New York City hour by hour
See how a full local day in London, United Kingdom maps to New York City, United States. TimeInOne automatically accounts for timezone offsets, date changes and daylight-saving transitions.
Best working-hours overlap
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in London
corresponds to 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in New York City.
London
Europe/London
New York City
America/New_York
Availability
12:00 AM
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7:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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Working-hour labels use a general 9:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule. Individual schedules may differ.
On daylight-saving transition dates, a local day can contain 23 or 25 real hours instead of 24.
Call planning
Best time to call New York City from London
Compare typical business hours in London, United Kingdom and New York City, United States to find a practical time for calls, meetings or international coordination.
London
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
United Kingdom
Best overlap
New York City
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
United States
The best time to call New York City from London is between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in London. This corresponds to 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in New York City.
Other reasonable windows
London
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
New York City
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
London
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
New York City
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Recommendations use typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours and a broader 7:00 AM–9:00 PM acceptable calling window. Individual schedules may differ.
Time difference explained
London and New York City time difference explained
Current local-time relationship
New York City is currently 5 hours behind London.
London uses Europe/London and currently has an offset of UTC+1. New York City uses America/New_York and currently has an offset of UTC-4.
Working-hours overlap
For a typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM workday, the cities overlap from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in London, corresponding to 9:00 AM–1:00 PM in New York City.
Because UTC offsets can change during the year, always check the selected date when planning an important international call or meeting.
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FAQ
London to New York City time difference FAQ
Common questions about the current time difference, UTC offsets, daylight-saving changes and practical calling hours between London and New York City.
What is the time difference between London and New York City?
The current time difference between London and New York City is 5 hours. New York City is currently 5 hours behind London.
Is New York City ahead of or behind London?
New York City is currently 5 hours behind London.
What time is it in New York City when it is 9:00 AM in London?
Using the current UTC offsets, 9:00 AM in London corresponds to 4:00 AM in New York City. The exact difference can change when daylight-saving rules change.
What is the best time to call New York City from London?
Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours overlap between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in London. This corresponds to 9:00 AM–1:00 PM in New York City.
Can the time difference between London and New York City change?
Yes. The time difference can change if London or New York City changes its UTC offset because of daylight-saving or other local time-zone rules. TimeInOne uses the IANA zones Europe/London and America/New_York for date-aware calculations.