Current time in London
United Kingdom
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Time zone
Europe/London
UTC offset
GMT+1
Abbreviation
BST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
51.51, -0.13
Difference vs you
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Time zone in London
London uses Europe/London. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 (BST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from London
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +5h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +8h |
| Paris · France | −1h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −3h |
| Mumbai · India | −4h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −8h |
| Sydney · Australia | −9h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in London
The longest day brings about 16h 38m of daylight, the shortest about 7h 49m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
- Birmingham · 162 km
- Bristol · 170 km
- Cardiff · 211 km
- Bruges · 235 km
- Lille · 243 km
- Manchester · 262 km
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is London in?
- London is in the Europe/London time zone, currently UTC+1 (BST).
- Does London observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in London move between UTC+0 and UTC+1 (BST).
- What is the time difference between London and New York?
- London is 5h ahead of New York.