Best Time to Connect from London
London to North America
London is one of the strongest global anchor points for North American coordination, especially with East Coast cities and business hours that overlap in the afternoon.
- London → New York — 5 hours behind
- London → Toronto — 5 hours behind
- London → Chicago — 6 hours behind
- London → Los Angeles — 8 hours behind
- London → San Francisco — 8 hours behind
London to Europe
London has some of the easiest coordination in Europe, with same-day overlap across nearly the entire workday and only modest differences for most major cities.
- London → Dublin — the same time
- London → Paris — 1 hour ahead
- London → Berlin — 1 hour ahead
- London → Madrid — 1 hour ahead
- London → Lisbon — the same time
- London → Barcelona — 1 hour ahead
London to Middle East and Asia
London can work well with the Middle East and, with more planning, parts of Asia. Morning in London is often the best time to connect eastward.
- London → Dubai — 4 hours ahead
- London → Bangalore — 4 hours 30 min ahead
- London → Singapore — 8 hours ahead
- London → Hong Kong — 8 hours ahead
- London → Tokyo — 9 hours ahead
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is London in?
London uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) in winter and British Summer Time (BST) during daylight saving time.
Is London easy to coordinate with North America?
Yes, especially with the East Coast. London afternoons often line up well with morning hours in cities like New York and Toronto.
Is London a good hub for Europe?
Yes. London is one of the easiest European cities to coordinate from, with many major destinations only one hour ahead or in the same time zone.