London to New York time difference and converter
See the UK ↔ NYC offset for any date, convert times like 2pm London or 8pm New York, then share the result or open the meeting planner for shared working hours.
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Keep it on your Windows desktopLondon to New York time difference
New York is usually 5 hours behind London (EST/EDT vs GMT/BST). When both cities are on standard time or both on daylight saving, 14:00 in London is 09:00 in New York. For a few weeks each spring and autumn the gap is 4 hours because the US and UK change clocks on different dates.
That is why a date picker matters. “London time vs New York” is not one fixed offset for every day of the year. Use the converter above for a specific date, or check the seasonal table below.
Common conversions: UK time to New York and back
Worked examples for (5-hour gap). Change the date in the tool if your meeting falls near a clock change.
| If it is… in London (UK) | It is… in New York | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 04:00 | Early US morning |
| 12:00 | 07:00 | US start-of-day |
| 14:00 (2pm UK) | 09:00 | Common US standup slot |
| 15:00 | 10:00 | Mid-morning NYC |
| 17:00 | 12:00 | US lunch |
| 18:00 | 13:00 | Afternoon NYC |
| 21:00 | 16:00 | Late UK / mid US afternoon |
| If it is… in New York | It is… in London (UK) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 14:00 | UK afternoon |
| 12:00 | 17:00 | UK end of day |
| 15:00 | 20:00 | UK evening |
| 20:00 (8pm NYC) | 01:00 next day | Overnight in London |
| 22:00 | 03:00 next day | Deep UK night |
Type 2pm or 8pm in either city card in the converter, or scroll any card in 15-minute steps. One click copies the pair for chat or calendar invites.
When the gap is 5 hours vs 4 hours
Same local hour (09:00 in London) across the year. Offsets come from browser IANA rules. Keep your browser updated.
| Date in London | London | New York | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 04:00 | 5 hours | |
| 09:00 | 05:00 | 4 hours (US already on DST) | |
| 09:00 | 04:00 | 5 hours | |
| 09:00 | 05:00 | 4 hours (UK already off BST) | |
| 09:00 | 04:00 | 5 hours |
Dates matter. These are worked examples, not a fixed year-round offset. Abbreviations like EST/EDT/GMT/BST can be ambiguous. Prefer the city and date. More on spring/autumn flips: daylight saving and meetings.
Shared working hours (London ↔ New York)
For a typical 09:00 to 17:00 office day in both cities on a 5-hour gap, the useful overlap is roughly 14:00 to 17:00 London / 09:00 to 12:00 New York. Night-shift or flexible teams get more room. Open the meeting planner with London and New York preloaded to paint working hours, including overnight shifts.
FAQ
How many hours between London and New York?
Usually five. For short windows around the US and UK daylight-saving changes, the difference is four hours. Always confirm with a date.
What is 2pm UK time in New York?
On a normal 5-hour day, 14:00 in London is 09:00 in New York. Near DST transitions it can be 10:00. Use the converter above.
What is 8pm New York time in London?
On a normal 5-hour day, 20:00 in New York is 01:00 the next calendar day in London.
Is New York ahead of or behind London?
New York is behind London. Morning in London is still night or early morning on the US East Coast.
Can I keep both clocks on my Windows desktop?
Yes. Open World Clock pins city cards above other windows, works offline, and has no ads or telemetry. Free for Windows 10 and 11.
Keep London and New York on your Windows desktop
The browser tool is handy for a quick check. Pinning both cities above other apps is a feature of the Windows desktop app.