Time London - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT + 1 h (BST) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s + 1 h (BST) |
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The exact time, to the second
This page shows the official time in real time, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers: the time in London, which applies to the whole of the United Kingdom. Choose another city from the list, in the UK, the United States, Canada or anywhere else, to open its page: sunrise and sunset, coordinates, practical information and time difference.
The United Kingdom is on Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (UTC+1) in summer, changing on the last Sunday of March and the last Sunday of October. The United States and Canada change on the second Sunday of March and the first Sunday of November, so the difference with London varies by an hour for a few weeks each year.
Tools
- World clock : the time in every capital
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- Time difference : between two cities
- Distance between two cities
- Duration calculator : days and hours between two dates
- Unit converter
What time is it in London?
The current time in London is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. London is in United Kingdom, in the Europe/London time zone. London is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +1:00. The next clock change in London is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time zone and clock changes in London
| Time zone | Europe/London |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC +1:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | October 25, 2026 |
Sunrise and sunset today in London
Today, October 8, 2026, the sun rises in London at 07:12 and sets at 18:23 (local time), giving 11 h 10 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:48.
More about London
See the location and GPS coordinates of London, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between London and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in London
What time is it in London right now?
The current time in London is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the Europe/London time zone.
Does London observe daylight saving time?
London is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +1:00. The next clock change in London is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in London?
Today, October 8, 2026, the sun rises in London at 07:12 and sets at 18:23 (local time), giving 11 h 10 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:48.
