🇬🇧 Current Time in London, United Kingdom
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What Time Is It in London?
The current local time in London, United Kingdom is displayed in the live clock above. London is in the GMT timezone (GMT). The clock updates every second to show the precise current time.
What Timezone Is London In?
London uses the Europe/London timezone. The abbreviation is GMT, with a UTC offset of GMT. During daylight saving time, the abbreviation changes to GMT+1 (GMT+1).
Does London Observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, London observes Daylight Saving Time. During standard time the abbreviation is GMT (GMT). During DST it changes to GMT+1 (GMT+1). DST starts on Mar 30, 2026 (clocks move forward 1 hour). DST ends on Oct 26, 2026 (clocks move back 1 hour).
What Is the Time Difference Between London and Other Cities?
Compared to London: New York is 5 hours behind. Tokyo is 9 hours ahead. Sydney is 11 hours ahead. Dubai is 4 hours ahead. These differences may shift when daylight saving time is in effect.
What Are the Best Times to Call London?
The best time to call London is during local business hours, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT. Use the time comparison above to convert these hours to your local timezone. Add London to your World Clock to track the time at a glance.
What Time Is Sunrise and Sunset in London?
Today in London, sunrise is at 6:43 AM and sunset is at 5:44 PM (local time). The total day length is 11h 1m. Solar noon occurs at 12:13 PM. These times change throughout the year based on the season and London's latitude.
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