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Time difference

Leeds to New York Time Difference

New York is 5 hours behind Leeds — when it's 12:00 PM in Leeds, it's 7:00 AM in New York. (Leeds (Europe/London, BST); New York (America/New_York, EDT).) Below: live local times, the best hours for a call, a full conversion table, and exact daylight-saving dates.

Quick answer

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

  • When it's 9:00 AM in Leeds, it's 4:00 AM in New York.
  • When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 2:00 PM in Leeds.

New York is currently 5 hours behind Leeds.

LeedsBST
9:36 PM
Sunday, Aug 23
New YorkEDT
4:36 PM
Sunday, Aug 23

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Best times to meet

The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in Leeds and New York overlap for 3 hours. 2 PM5 PM in Leeds is 9 AM12 PM in New York. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.

Quick conversion table

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

Daylight saving

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

  • Leeds is currently observing daylight saving time.
  • New York is currently observing daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

Is New York ahead of or behind Leeds?
New York is 5 hours behind Leeds.
How many hours behind Leeds is New York?
New York is 5 hours behind Leeds.
What time is 9 AM in Leeds in New York?
9:00 AM in Leeds is 4:00 AM in New York.
What time is noon in Leeds in New York?
12:00 PM in Leeds is 7:00 AM in New York.
What time is 5 PM in Leeds in New York?
5:00 PM in Leeds is 12:00 PM in New York. Useful for end-of-day handoffs between the two offices.
What time is 3 PM in Leeds in New York?
3:00 PM in Leeds is 10:00 AM in New York.
Is Leeds currently observing daylight saving time?
Leeds is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).
Is New York currently observing daylight saving time?
New York is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).
Do Leeds and New York observe daylight saving?
On October 25, 2026, Leeds shifts for daylight saving. After that, New York will be 4 hours behind Leeds (currently 5 hours behind Leeds). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.
When is the best time to call New York from Leeds?
Aim for 2 PM–5 PM in Leeds, which is 9 AM–12 PM in New York.
When is the best time to call Leeds from New York?
Aim for 9 AM–12 PM in New York, which is 2 PM–5 PM in Leeds.
Leeds (BST) to New York (EDT) — how do I convert quickly?
Subtract 5 hours from Leeds local time to get New York local time. Or use the converter at the top of this page — it stays accurate through daylight-saving changes automatically.