Quick Answer
Time Difference Between London and New York
London is 5 hours ahead of New York.
Current local times: London 07:23; New York 02:23.
The gap can shift when daylight saving starts or ends on different dates, so use the current date shown on the page.
London now
07:23 (UTC+1)
New York now
02:23 (UTC-4)
Current difference
5 hours
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DST is active
Date context
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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08:23
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What is the current difference between these locations?+
The quick card shows live clocks and the current hour/minute difference.
Is the difference always fixed?+
No, it can change when DST switches on different dates.
Can locations be on different dates?+
Yes, this is common across distant time zones.
How do I pick a good call time?+
Use the local times shown at the top, then refine in the full converter below.
Does this use real time zones?+
Yes, IANA zones are used instead of static offsets.