Downtown DC to London time converter

London is 5 hours ahead of Downtown DC. When it is 9:00 AM in Downtown DC, it is 2:00 PM in London.

Downtown DC EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

London BST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

District of Columbia, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
United Kingdom
Tue, Oct 20
BSTUTC+1+5h
Finding your time zone…

1:48 AM in Downtown DC, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Downtown DC to London conversion table

Every hour of today in Downtown DC and the matching time in London. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

Downtown DCLondon
12:00 AM5:00 AM
1:00 AM6:00 AM
2:00 AM7:00 AM
3:00 AM8:00 AM
4:00 AM9:00 AM
5:00 AM10:00 AM
6:00 AM11:00 AM
7:00 AM12:00 PM
8:00 AM1:00 PM
9:00 AM2:00 PM
10:00 AM3:00 PM
11:00 AM4:00 PM
12:00 PM5:00 PM
1:00 PM6:00 PM
2:00 PM7:00 PM
3:00 PM8:00 PM
4:00 PM9:00 PM
5:00 PM10:00 PM
6:00 PM11:00 PM
7:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Downtown DC (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in London).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Downtown DC and London switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +5h
  • Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +4h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +5h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027: +4h
  • Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +5h

Distance

Downtown DC and London are 5,898 km (3,665 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Downtown DC and London?

London is 5 hours ahead of Downtown DC.

What time is it in London when it is 9 AM in Downtown DC?

When it is 9:00 AM in Downtown DC, it is 2:00 PM in London.

When is the best time to call London from Downtown DC?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Downtown DC (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in London).

Does the time difference between Downtown DC and London change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.