City time
Current local time in London, United Kingdom
The current time in London, United Kingdom is 9:14:37 PM. If you are searching for time in London now, London time now, current time in London, or wondering what time it is in London right now, this page shows the live local time, UTC offset, time zone, and local date.
Current local time
July 5, 2026
Live time snapshot
Current time now in London, United Kingdom
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Abbreviation
- GMT+1
- UTC offset
- UTC+01:00
- Daylight saving time
- Not currently observed
Weather, daylight, and DST in London
These local planning details help with travel days, outdoor tours, business calls, and event scheduling in London, United Kingdom.
Weather snapshot
27 C
Overcast · Summer
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise: 04:50 AM
Sunset: 09:19 PM
Day length: 16h 29m
DST transition
26 Oct 2026: Clocks move back from UTC+01:00 to UTC+00:00
29 Mar 2027: Clocks move forward from UTC+00:00 to UTC+01:00
Time and time zone in London
The current local time in London, United Kingdom is 9:14:37 PM.
The London time zone is Europe/London.
London uses UTC offset UTC+01:00 and the timezone abbreviation GMT+1.
This page helps answer searches such as time in London, time in London now, London current time, current time in London, what time is it in London, what time is it in London right now, London local time, London United Kingdom time, what time is it in London United Kingdom right now, London time zone, and what time zone is London in.
Quick answers about time in London
The current local time in London, United Kingdom is 9:14:37 PM.
The London time zone is Europe/London.
London uses UTC offset UTC+01:00 and the timezone abbreviation GMT+1.
What time is it in London right now?
The current time in London is 9:14:37 PM.
What time zone is London in?
London is in the Europe/London time zone.
What is the time in London, United Kingdom right now?
The live local time in London, United Kingdom is 9:14:37 PM.
What UTC offset does London use?
London currently uses UTC+01:00.
Time zone details for London
Time zone
Europe/London
UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Abbreviation
GMT+1
Daylight saving
Not currently observed
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Editorial city time guide
Planning with London local time
Reviewed:
Source basis: IANA time zone data, live conversion, daylight data, weather context, and editorial review.
London time is a major world reference for travel, finance, broadcasting, remote work, and calls between Europe, Africa, and North America.
Right now, London, United Kingdom is shown as 9:14:37 PM on July 5, 2026, using Europe/London with the current offset UTC+01:00.
London changes seasonally between standard time and summer time.
Travel timing
Use London local time for Heathrow and Gatwick arrivals, rail departures, hotel check-in, theatre tickets, and restaurant bookings.
Business timing
London overlaps well with Europe and parts of Africa and has workable overlap with eastern North America.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming London is always GMT.
- Forgetting the UK summer time shift.
- Scheduling Europe calls without checking whether the UK and Europe changed clocks on the same date.
Extra quick answers
Is London always on GMT?
No. London uses GMT in winter and normally observes British Summer Time in summer.
Does London time match the rest of the UK?
Yes. London uses the same main local time as the rest of the United Kingdom.
Planning calls and travel with London time
Meeting planning
Compare the time in London with other cities before arranging international calls and team meetings.
Travel timing
Use the live local time in London when planning arrivals, departures, and transport schedules.
Business hours
Check the local time in London before calling hotels, offices, clients, or local contacts.
Practical time planning for London, United Kingdom
Use this section when you need more than the current clock. It shows how London, United Kingdom lines up with common business and travel reference points right now, using the active offset UTC+01:00.
| Reference place | Local time now | Compared with London, United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Sun 4:14 PM | London, United Kingdom is 5 hours ahead |
| London | Sun 9:14 PM | London, United Kingdom is same local time |
| Lagos | Sun 9:14 PM | London, United Kingdom is same local time |
| Dubai | Mon 12:14 AM | London, United Kingdom is 3 hours behind |
| Tokyo | Mon 5:14 AM | London, United Kingdom is 8 hours behind |
Best use cases
For calls, use the comparison table as a quick screen, then confirm a date-specific slot in the meeting planner. This matters most when either side observes daylight saving time.
How this page is calculated
City clocks use IANA time zone identifiers, browser internationalization data, and the current date so seasonal offset changes are reflected automatically.
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Frequently asked questions about time in London
What time zone is London in?
London is in the Europe/London time zone.
What time is it in London right now?
The current local time in London is 9:14:37 PM.
Which cities share the same time as London?
Cities using the same time zone and UTC offset as London may currently share the same local time.
What UTC offset does London use?
London currently uses UTC+01:00.