Time Zone Guide
Best Time to Call the UK (London) from the USA (New York)
The UK is 5 hours ahead of the USA. Here is what that means for a call, plus a one-click way to plan it with your whole team.
Recommended call window
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in USA
That is 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in UK.
Times shift a few times a year with daylight saving. The Team Time Zone Planner always shows today's exact overlap and lets you add lunch breaks and more teammates.
Other popular routes
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to call the UK (London) from the USA (New York)? +
The best window is 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the USA, which is 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the UK. Both sides are inside normal working hours for the whole slot.
What is the time difference between the USA (New York) and the UK (London)? +
The UK is 5 hours ahead of the USA. The exact gap shifts with daylight saving time, so use the live planner for today's overlap.
Does this account for daylight saving time? +
Yes. The recommended window uses each location's current daylight saving rules. Clocks change a few times a year, so open the Team Time Zone Planner for the precise overlap on any date.