How it works
Pick where you are, where you're going, and a date and time. You'll see the time there and the exact difference. Summer time is handled automatically for both places on that date, which matters because countries change their clocks on different days or not at all.
It's useful for booking calls home, working out arrival times and avoiding waking people up. The Canary Islands, for example, are on UK time, while mainland Spain is an hour ahead.
Worked examples
- 9am UK → New York (summer) → Time in USA – New York / Florida (Eastern): 04:00 (Thu 15 Jul) · Time difference: USA – New York / Florida (Eastern) is 5 hours behind
- 6pm UK → Dubai (winter) → Time in United Arab Emirates (Dubai): 22:00 (Fri 15 Jan) · Time difference: United Arab Emirates (Dubai) is 4 hours ahead
- UK noon → Sydney (winter) → Time in Australia – Sydney / Melbourne: 23:00 (Fri 15 Jan) · Time difference: Australia – Sydney / Melbourne is 11 hours ahead
- Spain → Canaries → Time in Spain – Canary Islands: 09:00 (Thu 15 Jul) · Time difference: Spain – Canary Islands is 1 hour behind
Common questions
What is the time difference between the UK and New York?
New York is usually 5 hours behind the UK. For a few weeks in March and October/November it's 4 hours, because the USA changes its clocks on different dates.
Is Spain an hour ahead of the UK?
Mainland Spain and the Balearics are 1 hour ahead all year. The Canary Islands are on the same time as the UK.
What is the time difference between the UK and Dubai?
Dubai is 4 hours ahead in the UK winter and 3 hours ahead in summer, because the UAE doesn't change its clocks.
What is the time difference between the UK and Australia?
It depends on the city and the season. Sydney is 11 hours ahead in the UK winter and 9 hours ahead in the UK summer. Perth is 8 or 7 hours ahead.