London to New York (Eastern) — Time Zone Converter
GMT/BST (UTC+1) → ET (UTC-4). New York (Eastern) is 5 hours behind relative to London right now.
London
Oct 7, 2026, 12:54 PM
New York (Eastern)
Oct 7, 2026, 7:54 AM
Need the reverse? New York (Eastern) to London →
Sample times — GMT/BST to ET
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About London and New York (Eastern)London vs New York (Eastern) time difference through 2026
The gap changes 4 times during 2026, because London and New York (Eastern) switch to and from daylight saving time on different dates. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
Dates (2026) GMT/BST ET Difference Jan 1 – Mar 7 UTC UTC−5 New York (Eastern) is 5 hours behind Mar 8 – Mar 28 UTC UTC−4 New York (Eastern) is 4 hours behind Mar 29 – Oct 24 UTC+1 UTC−4 New York (Eastern) is 5 hours behind Oct 25 – Oct 31 UTC UTC−4 New York (Eastern) is 4 hours behind Nov 1 – Dec 31 UTC UTC−5 New York (Eastern) is 5 hours behind
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
London vs New York (Eastern) time difference through 2026
The gap changes 4 times during 2026, because London and New York (Eastern) switch to and from daylight saving time on different dates. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
| Dates (2026) | GMT/BST | ET | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | UTC | UTC−5 | New York (Eastern) is 5 hours behind |
| Mar 8 – Mar 28 | UTC | UTC−4 | New York (Eastern) is 4 hours behind |
| Mar 29 – Oct 24 | UTC+1 | UTC−4 | New York (Eastern) is 5 hours behind |
| Oct 25 – Oct 31 | UTC | UTC−4 | New York (Eastern) is 4 hours behind |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | UTC | UTC−5 | New York (Eastern) is 5 hours behind |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
London to New York conversions matter for traders, publishers, and anyone scheduling with US partners. London runs ahead of New York, so a London afternoon meeting often means a morning slot in New York.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between London and New York (Eastern)?
Right now the offset is about 5 hours behind (from GMT/BST to ET). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect London vs New York (Eastern)?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across the United Kingdom and the US East Coast?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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