United Kingdom to New York
-5hUnited Kingdom
BSTSOURCENew York
EDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
BST and EDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the BST (Greenwich Mean Time) and EDT (Eastern Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
EST – Eastern Standard Time
UTC-05:00Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
- •The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
- •23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
- •EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
- •Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.
About New York
WikipediaNew York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
New York City has more than 800 languages spoken, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
Time Conversion Guide: United Kingdom to New York
United Kingdom runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. New York runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts United Kingdom 5 hours behind New York — a difference of -5h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in United Kingdom it is 4:00 AM in New York. Midnight in United Kingdom is 7:00 PM in New York. Because both zones shift for daylight saving, the gap between them only changes during the few weeks each year when their transition dates differ.
United Kingdom to New York time conversion table
| United Kingdom (BST) | New York (EDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert United Kingdom to New York time
- Scheduling a call from United Kingdom to New York: a 10:00 AM start in United Kingdom lands at 5:00 AM in New York, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both United Kingdom and New York are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM BST time (9:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in United Kingdom is 3:00 PM in New York makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM BST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -5h gap is not.
- Block 2:00 PM–5:00 PM BST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from United Kingdom and need New York colleagues present.
- United Kingdom: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -5h gap.
- New York: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
About EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.
Best time to call between United Kingdom and New York
Both United Kingdom and New York sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 2:00 PM–5:00 PM BST, which is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
United Kingdom and New York overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
United Kingdom is 5 hours behind New York (BST UTC+01:00 → EDT UTC-04:00). The shared working window is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM BST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
United Kingdom
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
New York
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between United Kingdom and New York?
United Kingdom (BST, UTC+01:00) is 5 hours behind New York (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -5h.
How do I convert United Kingdom time to New York time?
Add -5h to United Kingdom local time. For example, 9:00 AM in United Kingdom is 4:00 AM in New York.
What time is it in New York right now?
New York uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -5h offset from United Kingdom.
What is the best time to call New York from United Kingdom?
Call between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM BST — that maps to 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, United Kingdom or New York?
United Kingdom is 5 hours behind New York. When it is 12:00 PM in United Kingdom it is 7:00 AM in New York.
Do United Kingdom and New York use different time zones?
United Kingdom (United Kingdom) uses BST at UTC+01:00, while New York (USA) uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/London and America/New_York.
Does daylight saving time affect the United Kingdom–New York difference?
Both zones observe DST, so the difference stays at -5h for most of the year and only changes during the weeks when their transition dates do not line up.
Which other cities share United Kingdom's time zone?
BST also covers London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar and 5 more.
Which countries use BST, United Kingdom's zone?
BST is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Mauritania and 7 more.
Is there a day difference between United Kingdom and New York?
Not normally. The -5h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between United Kingdom and New York?
New York is -5h from United Kingdom.
What timezone is United Kingdom in?
United Kingdom operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is New York in?
New York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
What are the business hours in New York?
Standard business hours in New York are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
Which countries use GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)?
GMT is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, and 9 more countries.
Does GMT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, GMT switches to BST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about GMT?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
Which cities are in the EST timezone?
Major cities in the EST timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
What is the UTC offset for EST?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is at UTC-05:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EDT.
What should I know about the EST timezone?
EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
When is it midnight in United Kingdom, what time is it in New York?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in United Kingdom (GMT), it is -5h later in New York (EST).
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