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Indianapolis to London Time Difference

London is 5 hours ahead of Indianapolis — when it's 12:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 5:00 PM in London. (Indianapolis (America/Indiana/Indianapolis, EDT); London (Europe/London, BST).) Below: live local times, the best hours for a call, a full conversion table, and exact daylight-saving dates.

Quick answer

London is 5 hours ahead of Indianapolis. The best window for a call is 9 AM–12 PM in Indianapolis, which is 2 PM–5 PM in London — a 3-hour overlap inside 9 AM–5 PM on both sides. Clocks change on October 25, 2026, which briefly shifts the gap between Indianapolis and London — the converter on this page always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

  • When it's 9:00 AM in Indianapolis, it's 2:00 PM in London.
  • When it's 9:00 AM in London, it's 4:00 AM in Indianapolis.

London is currently 5 hours ahead of Indianapolis.

Indianapolis • EDT
4:36 PM
Sunday, Aug 23
London • BST
9:36 PM
Sunday, Aug 23

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Best times to meet

The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in Indianapolis and London overlap for 3 hours. 9 AM–12 PM in Indianapolis is 2 PM–5 PM in London. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.

Quick conversion table

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

Daylight saving

On October 25, 2026, London shifts for daylight saving. After that, London will be 4 hours ahead of Indianapolis (currently 5 hours ahead of Indianapolis). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

  • Indianapolis is currently observing daylight saving time.
  • London is currently observing daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

Is London ahead of or behind Indianapolis?
London is 5 hours ahead of Indianapolis.
How many hours ahead of Indianapolis is London?
London is 5 hours ahead of Indianapolis.
What time is 9 AM in Indianapolis in London?
9:00 AM in Indianapolis is 2:00 PM in London.
What time is noon in Indianapolis in London?
12:00 PM in Indianapolis is 5:00 PM in London.
What time is 5 PM in Indianapolis in London?
5:00 PM in Indianapolis is 10:00 PM in London. Useful for end-of-day handoffs between the two offices.
What time is 3 PM in Indianapolis in London?
3:00 PM in Indianapolis is 8:00 PM in London.
Is Indianapolis currently observing daylight saving time?
Indianapolis is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).
Is London currently observing daylight saving time?
London is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).
Do Indianapolis and London observe daylight saving?
On October 25, 2026, London shifts for daylight saving. After that, London will be 4 hours ahead of Indianapolis (currently 5 hours ahead of Indianapolis). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.
When is the best time to call London from Indianapolis?
Aim for 9 AM–12 PM in Indianapolis, which is 2 PM–5 PM in London.
When is the best time to call Indianapolis from London?
Aim for 2 PM–5 PM in London, which is 9 AM–12 PM in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis (EDT) to London (BST) — how do I convert quickly?
Add 5 hours to Indianapolis local time to get London local time. Or use the converter at the top of this page — it stays accurate through daylight-saving changes automatically.

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