New York (Eastern) to London — Time Zone Converter
ET (UTC-4) → GMT/BST (UTC+1). London is 5 hours ahead relative to New York (Eastern) right now.
New York (Eastern)
Oct 7, 2026, 7:54 AM
London
Oct 7, 2026, 12:54 PM
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Sample times — ET to GMT/BST
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About New York (Eastern) and LondonNew York (Eastern) vs London time difference through 2026
The gap changes 4 times during 2026, because New York (Eastern) and London switch to and from daylight saving time on different dates. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
Dates (2026) ET GMT/BST Difference Jan 1 – Mar 7 UTC−5 UTC London is 5 hours ahead Mar 8 – Mar 28 UTC−4 UTC London is 4 hours ahead Mar 29 – Oct 24 UTC−4 UTC+1 London is 5 hours ahead Oct 25 – Oct 31 UTC−4 UTC London is 4 hours ahead Nov 1 – Dec 31 UTC−5 UTC London is 5 hours ahead
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
New York (Eastern) vs London time difference through 2026
The gap changes 4 times during 2026, because New York (Eastern) and London switch to and from daylight saving time on different dates. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
| Dates (2026) | ET | GMT/BST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | UTC−5 | UTC | London is 5 hours ahead |
| Mar 8 – Mar 28 | UTC−4 | UTC | London is 4 hours ahead |
| Mar 29 – Oct 24 | UTC−4 | UTC+1 | London is 5 hours ahead |
| Oct 25 – Oct 31 | UTC−4 | UTC | London is 4 hours ahead |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | UTC−5 | UTC | London is 5 hours ahead |
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
New York to London is one of the busiest transatlantic time corridors, linking Wall Street with the City, media schedules, and family calls across the pond. London is five hours ahead of New York in winter (GMT vs EST) and four hours ahead in summer when British Summer Time and US daylight saving overlap differently.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York (Eastern) and London?
Right now the offset is about 5 hours ahead (from ET to GMT/BST). 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 New York (Eastern) vs London?
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 US East Coast and the United Kingdom?
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.
What is a good time for a call between New York and London?
A 9:00 AM Eastern call is 2:00 PM in London during winter, or 1:00 PM when offsets are four hours apart. Many teams aim for 8:00–11:00 AM Eastern, which usually falls inside the London afternoon.
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