Time Difference Between South Florida and London

The time difference between South Florida and London is 5 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in South Florida, it is 17:00 in London. South Florida uses the America/New_York time zone (UTC-4), while London uses Europe/London (UTC+1).

London is 5 hours ahead of South Florida — 5 hours
South Florida, United States
20:48:26
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)
London, United Kingdom
01:48:26
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+1 · BST (DST)

Time Zone Details: South Florida vs London

Detail South Florida London
Time Zone IDAmerica/New_YorkEurope/London
UTC OffsetUTC-4UTC+1
AbbreviationEDTBST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
RegionFloridaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 3 overlapping business hours between South Florida and London (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–12:00 in South Florida  =  14:00–17:00 in London

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from South Florida time to London time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

South Florida London
00:00 05:00 Night
01:00 06:00 Night
02:00 07:00 Night
03:00 08:00 Night
04:00 09:00 Night
05:00 10:00 Night
06:00 11:00
07:00 12:00
08:00 13:00
09:00 14:00 Overlap
10:00 15:00 Overlap
11:00 16:00 Overlap
12:00 17:00
13:00 18:00
14:00 19:00
15:00 20:00
16:00 21:00
17:00 22:00
18:00 23:00
19:00 00:00 (+1 day)
20:00 01:00 (+1 day)
21:00 02:00 (+1 day)
22:00 03:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 04:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both South Florida and London are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 5 hours difference reflects both cities' DST offsets. When one city switches back to standard time before the other, the gap will temporarily change by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for South Florida–London Scheduling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between South Florida and London?

The time difference is 5 hours. London is 5 hours ahead of South Florida.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they may switch on different dates, causing the gap to shift by 1 hour temporarily.

When is the best time to call from South Florida to London?

The best window is between 09:00 and 12:00 South Florida time, which corresponds to 14:00–17:00 in London. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert South Florida time to London time?

Add 5 hours to South Florida time to get London time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

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