Time Zone Guide
Best Time to Call the USA (New York) from the UK (London)
The USA is 5 hours behind the UK. Here is what that means for a call, plus a one-click way to plan it with your whole team.
Recommended call window
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in UK
That is 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in USA.
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 USA (New York) from the UK (London)? +
The best window is 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the UK, which is 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the USA. Both sides are inside normal working hours for the whole slot.
What is the time difference between the UK (London) and the USA (New York)? +
The USA is 5 hours behind the UK. 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.