BST to New York Time Converter
Convert British Summer Time to New York instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
British Summer Time
BST
9:30
New York
EST
4:30
BST and New York are on daylight savings right now, shown as BST and EDT.
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How the BST to New York time difference works
New York is 5 hours behind BST. British Summer Time (BST) is the spring-to-autumn daylight time of the United Kingdom. New York (EST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM BST is 4:00 AM New York. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
5 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
BST offset
UTC+0
New York offset
UTC-5
BST to New York conversion chart
| British Summer Time (BST) | New York (EST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM BST (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM New York). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
British Summer Time (BST)
LondonManchesterBirminghamGlasgowLiverpoolBristol
New York (EST)
OrlandoPhiladelphiaPittsburghCharlotte (NC)Raleigh (NC)Charleston (SC)
BST to New York questions
Is New York ahead of or behind BST?
New York is 5 hours behind BST. So 9:00 AM BST is 4:00 AM New York, and 5:00 PM BST is 12:00 PM New York.
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 PM BST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) BST in British Summer Time, it is 7:00 AM New York in New York.
How many hours difference is there between BST and New York?
There is a 5 hours difference. New York (EST) runs 5 hours behind British Summer Time (BST).
Do BST and New York observe daylight saving time?
Both British Summer Time and New York observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap briefly shifts by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between BST and New York?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM BST (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM New York). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both British Summer Time and New York.
Which cities use BST and New York?
British Summer Time (BST) covers cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Bristol. New York (EST) covers cities such as Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Charlotte (NC), Raleigh (NC), Charleston (SC).