London to New York Time Converter
United KingdomGMT/BST
→United StatesEST/EDT
Convert time from London to New York instantly. The reverse of the most popular transatlantic business route with a convenient 5-hour time difference.
BST
EDT
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London:1:29 PM
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Time Difference
New York is 5 hours behind London
When it's 5:00 PM in London, it's 12:00 PM in NYC
Best Meeting Times
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT
(9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST)
Afternoon London, morning NYC
Daylight Saving
Both cities observe DST
Time difference stays constant at 5 hours
DST transitions are similar
💡 Pro Tips for UK ↔ USA Collaboration
⏰ Optimal Meeting Windows:
- • 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST)
- • 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM GMT (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST)
- • Afternoon London = Morning NYC
📞 Call Considerations:
- • Avoid calling US before 9:00 AM EST
- • London afternoons work best
- • Friday afternoons are excellent