Time Difference Between Washington and London
London is 5 hours ahead Washington.
United States
Washington
America/New_York · UTC-4
United Kingdom
London
Europe/London · UTC+1
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Washington and London.
Washington
9:00 AM
London
2:00 PM
Washington
10:00 AM
London
3:00 PM
Washington
11:00 AM
London
4:00 PM
Washington
12:00 PM
London
5:00 PM
Washington to London — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in London for an hour in Washington. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Washington and London?
London, United Kingdom (UTC+1) is 5 hours ahead Washington, United States (UTC-4).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Washington and London?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Washington and London?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Washington, what time is it in London?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Washington is mapped to its equivalent local time in London, including day shift markers when the date differs.