United States · America/New_York
New York City
July 11, 2026
Time difference between New York City and London
+5h
London is ahead of New York City
United Kingdom · Europe/London
London
July 11, 2026
London is 5 hours ahead of New York City.
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Why the time difference exists
New York City uses UTC-5 as its base offset and London uses UTC. They both keep daylight saving, yet their changeover dates don't line up, so the gap briefly shifts around each transition. London sits roughly 5,600 km to the northeast of New York City.
Traveling between New York City and London
Expect roughly a 5 hours forward adjustment travelling from New York City to London. The direct distance works out to roughly 7½ hours in the air. Line up a shared window before you call and the rest is easy.
Convert New York City time to London time
| New York City | London |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
Best time to call
Both sides are inside 9 AM–5 PM business hours 9:00 AM–12:00 PM in New York City (2:00 PM–5:00 PM in London).
| City | Local time | Difference from New York City |
|---|---|---|
 Shanghai | 12 hours ahead of New York City | |
| Beijing | 12 hours ahead of New York City | |
| Shenzhen | 12 hours ahead of New York City | |
| Guangzhou | 12 hours ahead of New York City | |
 Kinshasa | 5 hours ahead of New York City | |
 Istanbul | 7 hours ahead of New York City | |
 Lagos | 5 hours ahead of New York City | |
 Ho Chi Minh City | 11 hours ahead of New York City | |
| Chengdu | 12 hours ahead of New York City | |
 Lahore | 9 hours ahead of New York City | |
 Mumbai | 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead of New York City | |
 São Paulo | 1 hour ahead of New York City |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between New York City and London?
- New York City is 5 hours behind London right now. The figure is computed live and accounts for daylight saving time on both sides.
- Does the difference between New York City and London change during the year?
- Yes. From October 25, 2026 to November 1, 2026 the difference is 4 hours behind London, because New York City and London switch daylight saving time on different dates.
- What is the best time to call between New York City and London?
- Both sides are within 9 AM–5 PM business hours 9:00 AM–12:00 PM in New York City (2:00 PM–5:00 PM in London).