Current time in London, United Kingdom

Time in London, United Kingdom
8:09 AM
 

London time zone and facts

Time zone
United Kingdom Time (BST)
UTC offset
UTC+1
Daylight saving
Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Sunrise today
7:33 AM
Sunset today
5:57 PM
Region
Westminster
Coordinates
51.50°N, 0.12°W

Time difference from London

CityTime nowDifference
New York3:09 AM, Tue5 hours behind
Los Angeles12:09 AM, Tue8 hours behind
Paris9:09 AM, Tue1 hour ahead
Dubai11:09 AM, Tue3 hours ahead
Delhi12:39 PM, Tue4:30 hours ahead
Tokyo4:09 PM, Tue8 hours ahead
Sydney6:09 PM, Tue10 hours ahead

The difference from your location is shown at the top of the page.

Upcoming public holidays in United Kingdom

  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
  • Sat, Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day
  • Mon, Dec 28, 2026 Boxing Day (substitute day)
  • Fri, Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day
  • Fri, Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday

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Other cities in United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is London in?

London uses United Kingdom Time (IANA zone Europe/London). Right now the local time is UTC+1.

Does London observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back by 1 hour.

What is the time difference between London and New York?

London is currently 5 hours ahead of New York.

What time is sunrise and sunset in London today?

Today the sun rises at 7:33 AM and sets at 5:57 PM local time.

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