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Frequently Asked Questions about London
What time is it in London right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in London, United Kingdom. Right now, London uses British Summer Time (GMT+1) | UTC+1, and the display updates automatically.
What time zone does London use?
London uses the Europe/London time zone. Right now, it is British Summer Time (GMT+1) | UTC+1. During standard time, London uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | UTC+0. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/London.
What is the UTC offset for London?
The current UTC offset for London is shown as UTC+1. If the city observes daylight saving time, this offset can change during the year.
What does the time abbreviation mean in London?
BST is the short label for the current local timezone used in London. The full timezone label and UTC offset are shown on this page so you do not have to rely on the abbreviation alone.
Is London on Daylight Saving Time today?
Yes, London is on Daylight Saving Time today. It is using British Summer Time (GMT+1) | UTC+1, and the offset can change around clock-change dates.
When does the time change in London?
London changes clocks twice a year. British Summer Time begins in late March, when clocks move forward one hour from GMT to BST. Greenwich Mean Time returns in late October, when clocks move back one hour from BST to GMT. In 2026, those changes happen on March 29 and October 25.
What is the time difference between London and my location?
The time difference depends on your own timezone and the date. Use the live comparison tools on findtime.io to compare your location with London; the result will account for daylight saving time and the selected meeting date.
What is the best time to call or meet someone in London?
For most business calls, aim for 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in London, using British Summer Time (GMT+1) | UTC+1. The findtime.io meeting planner shows overlap between your working hours and London working hours and adjusts for Daylight Saving Time on the selected date.
How do I convert London time to another city?
Use the findtime.io time converter, enter the time in London, then choose the comparison city. The converter uses British Summer Time (GMT+1) | UTC+1 and applies the correct Daylight Saving Time rule for the selected date.
Why does London's UTC offset change during the year?
London's UTC offset changes because the United Kingdom uses British Summer Time in the warmer months. London is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | UTC+0 during standard time and British Summer Time (BST) | UTC+1 during daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between London and New York City?
London is currently 5 hours ahead of New York City. This can change when either city switches into or out of daylight saving time.
Is London on GMT or BST right now?
London uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) during standard time and British Summer Time (BST) during daylight saving time. The live clock and timezone label on this page show which one applies right now.
Why is London sometimes 5 hours ahead of New York and sometimes 4?
London is usually 5 hours ahead of New York, but the gap can briefly become 4 hours because the United States and United Kingdom change clocks on different dates. In 2026, New York changes on March 8 and November 1, while London changes on March 29 and October 25.
When do clocks change in London in 2026?
In 2026, London starts British Summer Time on Sunday, March 29 at 1:00 AM GMT, when clocks move forward to 2:00 AM GMT+1. London returns to Greenwich Mean Time on Sunday, October 25 at 2:00 AM GMT+1, when clocks move back to 1:00 AM GMT.
What time is it in London compared with Tokyo?
London is 8 hours behind Tokyo during British Summer Time (BST) | UTC+1 and 9 hours behind Tokyo during Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | UTC+0. Tokyo stays on Japan Standard Time (JST) | UTC+9 year-round.
What are London business hours in UTC?
Typical London business hours, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Europe/London, are 08:00 to 16:00 UTC during British Summer Time (UTC+1) and 09:00 to 17:00 UTC during Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0).
