Do daylight saving time changes affect the overlap?

Yes. Some time zones shift seasonally. TeamHouurs calculates offsets using IANA time zones, so recommended times adjust automatically when DST changes.

Best meeting times: London ↔ New York

Q: What is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and New York?

A safe default is 14:00 in London, which corresponds to 09:00 in New York.

London is 5 hours ahead of New York. Use the grid to find overlapping working hours and pick a time that respects both teams.

London: Europe/London (DST)New York: America/New_York (DST)Updated hourly

Reverse

Current time in London

05:23

Outside work

Current time in New York

00:23

Outside work

Time difference

London is 5 hours ahead of New York.

Tip: if one office starts late, try the other office’s early morning shoulder hours.

Quick recommendation

14:00 (London) → 09:00 (New York)

Based on 60-minute meetings and 09:00–17:00 work hours.

Overlap grid

Base time zone: London (UTC+00:00) · Now: 05:23

Selected: 12:00 in London → London: 12:00 · New York: 07:00

12h

Work (09:00–17:00) Shoulder (07:00–09:00, 17:00–21:00) Sleep (21:00–07:00)

London time

London

UTC+00:00 · now 05:23

New York

UTC-05:00 · now 00:23

Recommended meeting times

Typical 9–5 overlap (in London time): 14:00–17:00.

Overlap segments in London time: 14:00–17:00

Start (London)	London status	Start (New York)	New York status	Why this works
14:00	Work	09:00	Work	Both teams are fully within working hours.
14:30	Work	09:30	Work	Both teams are fully within working hours.
15:00	Work	10:00	Work	Both teams are fully within working hours.

Assumes a standard workday of 09:00–17:00 in each city. You can customize this logic later (e.g., flexible hours, team preferences, meeting length).

How to schedule a meeting between London and New York

When coordinating across borders, finding the golden hour is essential for productivity. London is 5 hours ahead of New York. Typical 9–5 overlap (in London time): 14:00–17:00.

A safe default is 14:00 in London, which corresponds to 09:00 in New York.

Typical work overlap

14:00 in London → 09:00 in New York
14:30 in London → 09:30 in New York
15:00 in London → 10:00 in New York

These options assume 09:00–17:00 local working hours for both teams.

Key considerations

DST: London does observe daylight saving time; New York does.
Shoulder hours: early mornings (07:00–09:00) and late afternoons (17:00–21:00) can unlock extra overlap.
Avoid burnout: repeated late-night meetings hurt teams. Use async updates when overlap is minimal.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference?

London is 5 hours ahead of New York.

Is now a good time to call?

Look at the grid above and choose a green-green overlap when possible. If you see green-yellow, it’s still workable. If one side is grey, consider async.

Do daylight saving changes affect this page?

Yes. We use official IANA time zones, so offsets update automatically when DST starts or ends.

Popular comparisons

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Disclaimer: TeamHouurs assumes a default 09:00–17:00 workday for each city and does not account for individual company policies, local holidays, or personal schedules.