EST to GMT Time Converter
London is currently 5 hours ahead of New York.
- 9:00 AM EDT → 2:00 PM GMT+1
- 12:00 PM EDT → 5:00 PM GMT+1
- 5:00 PM EDT → 10:00 PM GMT+1
Need the opposite direction? London to New York Time →
Current Time
New York
-04:00Mon, Jul 27 · EDT
London
+01:00Tue, Jul 28 · GMT+1
Daylight Saving Time Status
New York
New York is currently observing EDT (summer time). Returns to standard time on November 1, 2026.
London
London is currently observing GMT+1 (summer time). Returns to standard time on October 25, 2026.
Best Meeting Times
| New York Time | London Time | Meeting Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:00 | — |
| 01:00 | 06:00 | — |
| 02:00 | 07:00 | — |
| 03:00 | 08:00 | — |
| 04:00 | 09:00 | — |
| 05:00 | 10:00 | — |
| 06:00 | 11:00 | — |
| 07:00 | 12:00 | — |
| 08:00 | 13:00 | ⚠️ Edge |
| 09:00 | 14:00 | ✅ Good |
| 10:00 | 15:00 | ✅ Good |
| 11:00 | 16:00 | ✅ Good |
| 12:00 | 17:00 | ✅ Good |
| 13:00 | 18:00 | ⚠️ Edge |
| 14:00 | 19:00 | — |
| 15:00 | 20:00 | — |
| 16:00 | 21:00 | — |
| 17:00 | 22:00 | — |
| 18:00 | 23:00 | — |
| 19:00 | 00:00+1d | — |
| 20:00 | 01:00+1d | — |
| 21:00 | 02:00+1d | — |
| 22:00 | 03:00+1d | — |
| 23:00 | 04:00+1d | — |
✅ Both cities within 9 AM–6 PM ⚠️ One city on edge of working hours
About This Time Zone Pair
US–Europe calls and meetings require afternoon US time to coincide with late-afternoon European hours. An additional planning note: the US/Canada and EU switch clocks on different dates — North America transitions about 2–3 weeks before Europe in spring, and roughly 1 week after Europe in fall. During those windows, the offset between New York and London shifts by one hour from what standing calendar invites may show.
New York (EDT) is 5 hours behind London (GMT+1). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 2:00 PM in London.
New York and London observe Daylight Saving Time, which means the offset between the two cities may shift by one hour during DST transitions — particularly if the two regions change their clocks on different dates.
The best window for calls, chats, or meetings between New York and London is 9am–1pm EDT — that's 2pm–6pm GMT+1 for London. Outside this window, async communication or recorded video is more practical.
For one-off conversions, use the converter above. For recurring calls or meetings, export an .ics calendar invite — attendees see the time in their local zone automatically.
This guide covers New York (EST) to London (GMT) specifically. To convert a different pair, browse all conversions or add cities directly in the converter above.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between New York and London?
- London is 5 hours ahead of New York. This offset may shift by one hour when either city transitions in or out of Daylight Saving Time.
- What is a good meeting time between New York and London?
- The best window is 9am–1pm New York time, which is 2pm–6pm in London. Both cities are within standard working hours during this range.
- When does New York switch to and from Daylight Saving Time?
- New York observes Daylight Saving Time. Check the DST status section above for the exact next transition date — it is calculated live from the IANA timezone database.
- How do I convert EST to GMT manually?
- Add 5 hours to the EST time. For example, 9:00 AM EST = 2:00 PM GMT. (DST may shift this by ±1 hour twice a year.)
- Is New York ahead of or behind London?
- New York is 5 hours behind London. When it is noon in New York, it is 5:00 PM in London.
- What are common EST to GMT conversions?
- Some quick examples: 9:00 AM EDT = 2:00 PM GMT+1 · 12:00 PM EDT = 5:00 PM GMT+1 · 5:00 PM EDT = 10:00 PM GMT+1. Use the table above for all 24 hours.
Related Guides
Fact card
- Route:
- New York → London
- Current offset:
- London is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Timezone data:
- IANA tz database (tzdata)
- DST handling:
- Automatic — offset reflects the actual UTC offset at each moment
- Last calculated:
- Generated at build time, revalidates every 60 seconds
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