Current local time in London, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About London
London, Westminster, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. It is the capital of United Kingdom. Population: about 7,556,900.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Westminster |
| Coordinates: | 51°31′N / 0°08′W |
| Population: | 7,556,900 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in London
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
London is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in London today
| Sunrise: | 07:34 |
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| Sunset: | 17:55 |
| Solar noon: | 12:45 |
| Day length: | 10h 20m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:00 – 18:29 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from London
- New York+5 hLondon is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeLondon is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hLondon is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about London time
What time zone is London in?
London uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does London observe daylight saving time?
London is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between London and New York?
Right now London is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between London and Abuja?
Right now London and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.