Time in London

Current local time in London (United Kingdom), updated every second.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Greenwich Mean Time · UTC±0

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Difference from your time
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UTC offset
UTC±0 · GMT
Time zone
Greenwich Mean Time
Europe/London
Daylight saving time
Yes (standard time now)
Next clock change
The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027: at 01:00 clocks go forward 1 h to 02:00 (UTC+1).
Sunrise
07:06
Sunset
16:22 (9 h 15 min)

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Time zone in London

London is located in the United Kingdom and uses the Europe/London time zone (Greenwich Mean Time). Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC±0 (GMT).

London observes daylight saving time, but standard (winter) time currently applies. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027: at 01:00 clocks go forward 1 h to 02:00 (UTC+1).

Today in London the sun rises at 07:06 and sets at 16:22 (local time), giving 9 h 15 min of daylight. Approximate coordinates: 51.51° N, 0.13° W.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in London?

The current time in London (United Kingdom) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. London uses the Europe/London time zone, which is currently UTC±0.

Does London observe daylight saving time?

London observes daylight saving time, but standard (winter) time currently applies. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027: at 01:00 clocks go forward 1 h to 02:00 (UTC+1).

What time are sunrise and sunset in London today?

Today in London the sun rises at 07:06 and sets at 16:22 (local time), giving 9 h 15 min of daylight.

How do I work out the time difference between London and my city?

No maths needed: “Difference from your time” on this page is calculated automatically using your device time zone.