London to New York Time Converter

New York is 5 hours behind London until 25 October 2026. When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 4:00 AM the same day in New York.

From 25 October 2026 the difference becomes 4 hours, when London ends daylight saving time.

New York is 4–5 hours behind London, depending on daylight saving. Convert London to New York time with a table, DST dates and call times.

Key facts

  • London is on BST (UTC+1) until 25 October 2026, observing daylight saving time.
  • New York is on EDT (UTC-4) until 1 November 2026, observing daylight saving time.
  • Time difference: 5 hours (New York is behind London) until 25 October 2026.
  • Range over the next 12 months: 4–5 hours.

London to New York time conversion table

Times for 15 October 2026 to 24 October 2026: each London hour with the matching New York time. Highlighted rows are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in both cities.
LondonNew York
12:00 AM7:00 PM −1 day
1:00 AM8:00 PM −1 day
2:00 AM9:00 PM −1 day
3:00 AM10:00 PM −1 day
4:00 AM11:00 PM −1 day
5:00 AM12:00 AM
6:00 AM1:00 AM
7:00 AM2:00 AM
8:00 AM3:00 AM
9:00 AM4:00 AM
10:00 AM5:00 AM
11:00 AM6:00 AM
12:00 PM7:00 AM
1:00 PM8:00 AM
2:00 PM9:00 AM
3:00 PM10:00 AM
4:00 PM11:00 AM
5:00 PM12:00 PM
6:00 PM1:00 PM
7:00 PM2:00 PM
8:00 PM3:00 PM
9:00 PM4:00 PM
10:00 PM5:00 PM
11:00 PM6:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

The best time to call is 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in London, which is 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in New York. Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM then. This applies from 15 October 2026 to 24 October 2026.

Daylight saving time changes

London changes its clocks on 25 October 2026 (back 1 hour) and 28 March 2027 (forward 1 hour).

New York changes its clocks on 1 November 2026 (back 1 hour) and 14 March 2027 (forward 1 hour).

Over the next 12 months the difference is 4–5 hours:

  • 15 October 2026 until 25 October 2026: New York is 5 hours behind London.
  • 25 October 2026 until 1 November 2026: New York is 4 hours behind London.
  • 1 November 2026 until 14 March 2027: New York is 5 hours behind London.
  • 14 March 2027 until 28 March 2027: New York is 4 hours behind London.
  • 28 March 2027 until 15 October 2027: New York is 5 hours behind London.

Common London to New York times

  • 6:00 AM in London is 1:00 AM in New York.
  • 8:00 AM in London is 3:00 AM in New York.
  • 9:00 AM in London is 4:00 AM in New York.
  • 12:00 PM in London is 7:00 AM in New York.
  • 3:00 PM in London is 10:00 AM in New York.
  • 5:00 PM in London is 12:00 PM in New York.
  • 6:00 PM in London is 1:00 PM in New York.
  • 8:00 PM in London is 3:00 PM in New York.
  • 10:00 PM in London is 5:00 PM in New York.

Common New York to London times

  • 6:00 AM in New York is 11:00 AM in London.
  • 8:00 AM in New York is 1:00 PM in London.
  • 9:00 AM in New York is 2:00 PM in London.
  • 12:00 PM in New York is 5:00 PM in London.
  • 3:00 PM in New York is 8:00 PM in London.
  • 5:00 PM in New York is 10:00 PM in London.
  • 6:00 PM in New York is 11:00 PM in London.
  • 8:00 PM in New York is 1:00 AM the next day in London.
  • 10:00 PM in New York is 3:00 AM the next day in London.

These times apply from 15 October 2026 to 24 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time.

London and New York time zones

London, United Kingdom, uses the Europe/London time zone, BST (UTC+1) until 25 October 2026. New York, United States of America, uses the America/New_York time zone, EDT (UTC-4) until 1 November 2026.

Both are named IANA time zones, so London and New York follow their own daylight saving rules for the date you choose instead of a fixed offset. That is why the gap between them can change by an hour at different times of the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between London and New York?
New York is 5 hours behind London until 25 October 2026. Across the next 12 months the gap is 4–5 hours because of daylight saving time.
How many hours is New York behind London?
New York is 5 hours behind London until 25 October 2026. Put the other way, London is 5 hours ahead of New York, so subtract that gap from London time to get New York time.
What is 8 PM New York time in London?
8:00 PM in New York is 1:00 AM the next day in London. This applies from 15 October 2026 to 24 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.
What time is it in New York when it is 9 AM in London?
When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 4:00 AM the same day in New York. This applies from 15 October 2026 to 24 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.
What is the best time to call New York from London?
The best time to call is 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in London, which is 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in New York. Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM then. This applies from 15 October 2026 to 24 October 2026.
Does the London–New York time difference change with daylight saving time?
Yes. Across the next 12 months the gap is 4–5 hours because of daylight saving time. From 25 October 2026 the difference becomes 4 hours, when London ends daylight saving time. From 1 November 2026 the difference becomes 5 hours, when New York ends daylight saving time. From 14 March 2027 the difference becomes 4 hours, when New York starts daylight saving time. From 28 March 2027 the difference becomes 5 hours, when London starts daylight saving time.
Can I convert a future date between London and New York?
Yes. Pick any date in the converter above and it applies the offsets London and New York will use on that day, including daylight saving time changes.

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Offsets checked against IANA time zone data on 15 October 2026.

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