London to New York Time Conversion
Converting London time to New York time is straightforward once you know the 5-hour gap. London runs on Western European Time (WET) or British Summer Time (BST), while New York uses Eastern Standard Time (EST) or Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). This transatlantic difference means that when it's midday in London, it's 7am in New York, creating a useful overlap for business hours between the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. Use the live converter above to instantly see the current time in both cities, or check Time.now for a full world clock.
The London to New York Time Difference
London is typically 5 hours ahead of New York. During standard time (late October to late March), London is on UTC+0 (WET) and New York is on UTC-5 (EST). During daylight saving time (late March to late October), London switches to UTC+1 (BST) and New York to UTC-4 (EDT), so the 5-hour difference remains constant. Both cities observe DST, but the transition dates may differ slightly, so always check the current offset if you are near a changeover.
London to New York Conversion Table
| London (BST/WET) | New York (EDT/EST) |
|---|---|
| 00:00 (midnight) | 19:00 (previous day) |
| 01:00 | 20:00 (previous day) |
| 02:00 | 21:00 (previous day) |
| 03:00 | 22:00 (previous day) |
| 04:00 | 23:00 (previous day) |
| 05:00 | 00:00 |
| 06:00 | 01:00 |
| 07:00 | 02:00 |
| 08:00 | 03:00 |
| 09:00 | 04:00 |
| 10:00 | 05:00 |
| 11:00 | 06:00 |
| 12:00 (noon) | 07:00 |
| 13:00 | 08:00 |
| 14:00 | 09:00 |
| 15:00 | 10:00 |
| 16:00 | 11:00 |
| 17:00 | 12:00 |
| 18:00 | 13:00 |
| 19:00 | 14:00 |
| 20:00 | 15:00 |
| 21:00 | 16:00 |
| 22:00 | 17:00 |
| 23:00 | 18:00 |
Best Times to Schedule Calls
The best overlap for business calls is between 2pm and 5pm London time (9am to 12pm New York time), when both the London Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange are open. For a quick chat, aim for 3pm London (10am New York). Avoid calling before 1pm London (8am New York) or after 9pm London (4pm New York) to stay within reasonable hours. For other European comparisons, see London To Berlin Time or London To Paris Time.
| London Time | New York Time | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | 09:00 | Ideal start |
| 15:00 | 10:00 | Best overlap |
| 16:00 | 11:00 | Good |
| 17:00 | 12:00 | End of window |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is London than New York?
London is 5 hours ahead of New York year-round, because both cities observe daylight saving time and shift together.
What is the time difference between London and New York in summer?
In summer, London uses BST (UTC+1) and New York uses EDT (UTC-4), so the difference remains 5 hours.
Does London have daylight saving time?
Yes, London observes British Summer Time (BST) from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
Does New York have daylight saving time?
Yes, New York observes Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
What is the best time to call New York from London?
The best time is between 2pm and 5pm London time (9am to 12pm New York time) for business, or 3pm to 6pm London time for personal calls.
How do I convert London time to New York time?
Simply subtract 5 hours from London time to get New York time. For example, 10am London is 5am New York. Use the live converter above or check TimeRight.Now for worldwide city times. For more European conversions, see Paris To Athens Time or learn about time zones like Western European Time (WET) and Central European Time (CET). For US times, visit US time and date, and for UK times, see UK time and date. You can also check CurrentTime.now for a multi-city world clock view or time in London for London's current time.