LondonUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧
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Europe/LondonUTC+1
Time difference
Time Difference Between London and New York
London is 5 hours ahead of New York. The current difference is 5 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.
Current local time
New YorkUnited States 🇺🇸
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America/New_YorkUTC−4
London vs New York
London is 5 hours ahead of New York. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 07:00 in New York.
UTC offset comparison
London
UTC+1
New York
UTC−4
Difference
5 hours
Working-hours overlap
The best overlap between London and New York working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–12:00 New York time — that's 14:00–17:00 in London — about 3 hours of shared time.
Event planner
London
New York
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London 09–17New York 09–17Best meeting window
Timeline shown in London local time. Green columns are the best times to meet.
Does the difference change during the year?
Both cities observe daylight saving time on aligned schedules, so the current difference is usually maintained year-round.
At a glance
Time difference
5 hours
London zone
Europe/London
New York zone
America/New_York
London offset
UTC+1
New York offset
UTC−4
London DST
Yes
New York DST
Yes
Countries
United Kingdom · United States
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Frequently asked
What is the time difference between London and New York?
London is 5 hours ahead of New York right now.
Is London ahead of New York?
Yes, London is 5 hours ahead of New York.
Do London and New York observe daylight saving time?
Both cities observe daylight saving time on aligned schedules, so the current difference is usually maintained year-round.
What is the best meeting time between London and New York?
A good window is 09:00–12:00 in New York (14:00–17:00 in London), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.