London to New York Time Converter
Convert London to New York instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
London
BST
6:56
New York
EST
1:56
BST and EST are on daylight savings right now, shown as BST and EDT.
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How the BST to EST time difference works
EST is 5 hours behind BST. London (BST) is a city in United Kingdom. New York (EST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM BST is 4:00 AM EST. 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
EST offset
UTC-5
BST to EST conversion chart
| London (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 EST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
London (BST)
Manchester (UK)BirminghamLiverpoolGlasgowLeedsBelfast
New York (EST)
OrlandoPhiladelphiaPittsburghCharlotte (NC)Raleigh (NC)Charleston (SC)
BST to EST questions
Is EST ahead of or behind BST?
EST is 5 hours behind BST. So 9:00 AM BST is 4:00 AM EST, and 5:00 PM BST is 12:00 PM EST.
What time is EST when it is 12:00 PM BST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) BST in London, it is 7:00 AM EST in New York.
How many hours difference is there between BST and EST?
There is a 5 hours difference. New York (EST) runs 5 hours behind London (BST).
Do BST and EST observe daylight saving time?
Both London 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 EST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM BST (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both London and New York.
Which cities use BST and EST?
London (BST) covers cities such as Manchester (UK), Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Leeds, Belfast. New York (EST) covers cities such as Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Charlotte (NC), Raleigh (NC), Charleston (SC).