Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between bst and new-york?
British Summer Time (bst) is UTC+1 and NEW-YORK (New York) (new-york) is UTC-4. The difference between them is 5 hours.
Where is bst used?
British Summer Time (bst) is used in United Kingdom and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/London. Note: bst is ambiguous and may refer to other timezones.
Where is new-york used?
NEW-YORK (New York) (new-york) is used in USA and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.
How do I convert bst to new-york?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any bst time and the new-york equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
BST (London) is 5 hours ahead of New York. When it's noon in BST (London), it's 07:00 in New York.
BST (London) observes Europe/London and New York observes America/New_York — a 5 hours gap between them.
Daily overlap window
Both BST (London) and New York are simultaneously in business hours for 3 hours per day (assuming standard 9:00–17:00 working hours).
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BST (London)
New York
Overlap (3h)
Meeting time recommendations
BST (London) and New York share 3 hours of business hours overlap daily.
14:00 London / 09:00 New York✓ Both working
15:00 London / 10:00 New York✓ Both working
16:00 London / 11:00 New York✓ Both working
Assumes a standard 9 AM–5 PM workday in each location's local timezone.
Public holidays this year
⚡ Upcoming holidays in both locations, confirm with your contact before booking.
BST (London)6 holidays
Jul 13Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
New York7 holidays
Jul 3Independence DaySOON
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
BST (London) and New York — practical scheduling
Teams in BST (London) (United Kingdom) and New York (USA) face a 5-hour time difference day to day. A 3-hour shared business hours window makes real-time meetings feasible for both sides within their normal working day.
💡 Practical scheduling guidelines
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Schedule at 14:00–15:00 (BST (London)) for a 09:00–10:00 slot in New York — the sweet spot where both teams are working.
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Schedule at 15:00–16:00 (BST (London)) for a 10:00–11:00 slot in New York — the sweet spot where both teams are working.
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Schedule at 16:00–17:00 (BST (London)) for a 11:00–12:00 slot in New York — the sweet spot where both teams are working.
Recurring meetings are particularly vulnerable to DST shifts. The ClockinSync Chrome Extension alerts you before the offset changes.
Drag the slider at the top to convert any BST (London) time instantly. You can also type natural language like "3pm", "15:00", or a location name to get an immediate answer.