Current time in London
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Thursday, 27 August 2026
United Kingdom · UTC+1 · daylight saving active
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What time is it in London?
The current local time in London is — on Thursday, 27 August 2026. London is on GMT (UTC+0) in winter (UTC+1).
London runs on Greenwich Mean Time in winter and British Summer Time from late March to late October. Because UTC is defined against the Greenwich meridian, London is the reference point most other zones are described from — and for half the year the local clock and UTC are identical.
Time zone facts
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) in winter, BST (UTC+1) in summer |
| Current offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving | Currently active (summer time) |
| Next clock change | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
| IANA zone | Europe/London |
Sunrise and sunset today
| Sunrise | 06:06 |
| Sunset | 20:01 |
| Day length | 13 h 55 m |
| Solar noon | 13:03 |
Good to know
- Clocks go forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
- London is 5 hours ahead of New York and 8 ahead of Los Angeles for most of the year.
- In midsummer London gets nearly 17 hours of daylight; in December, under 8.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in London right now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in London, updated every second from your device clock and the Europe/London time zone. GMT (UTC+0) in winter, BST (UTC+1) in summer.
Does London use daylight saving time?
Yes. London changes its clocks twice a year, so the UTC offset shifts by an hour. This page shows whether daylight saving is active right now and the date of the next change.
What is the time difference between London and me?
The comparison table on this page converts the current time in London into your own local time and into the main cities people schedule with.
When does the sun rise and set in London?
Today's sunrise, sunset and day length are calculated on this page from the local coordinates — no account or location permission needed.
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