Time difference between the United States and the United Kingdom
US Eastern vs London: how DST on both sides changes the gap.
Dernière mise à jour: 2026-08-31
Quick answer
New York and London are five hours apart in winter (EST vs GMT) and four hours apart when both observe summer time. For a few weeks each spring and autumn the gap is different because US and EU switch on different Sundays.
Questions fréquentes
- Is London always one hour behind Paris?
- In winter yes (GMT vs CET). In summer BST matches Central European Time.