LondonUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧
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Europe/LondonUTC+1
Time difference
Time Difference Between London and Washington
London is 5 hours ahead of Washington. The current difference is 5 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.
Current local time
WashingtonUnited States 🇺🇸
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America/New_YorkUTC−4
London vs Washington
London is 5 hours ahead of Washington. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 07:00 in Washington.
UTC offset comparison
London
UTC+1
Washington
UTC−4
Difference
5 hours
Working-hours overlap
The best overlap between London and Washington working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–12:00 Washington time — that's 14:00–17:00 in London — about 3 hours of shared time.
Event planner
London
Washington
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London 09–17Washington 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
Washington zone
America/New_York
London offset
UTC+1
Washington offset
UTC−4
London DST
Yes
Washington DST
Yes
Countries
United Kingdom · United States
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Frequently asked
What is the time difference between London and Washington?
London is 5 hours ahead of Washington right now.
Is London ahead of Washington?
Yes, London is 5 hours ahead of Washington.
Do London and Washington 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 Washington?
A good window is 09:00–12:00 in Washington (14:00–17:00 in London), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.