Time Zone Guide
Best Time to Call the UK (London) from the USA (New York)
UK is about 5 hours ahead of USA. Here is the window when both sides are comfortably inside working hours, plus a one-click way to plan it with your whole team.
Recommended call window
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in USA
That is 2:00 PM – 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 USA (which is 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in UK), when both sides are within normal working hours.
What is the time difference between the USA (New York) and the UK (London)? +
UK is about 5 hours ahead of 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.