Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise: 05:17 AM
Sunset: 08:55 PM
Day length: 15h 38m
Travel time guide
Time in London, United Kingdom
The current time in London is 12:43:50 PM. Use this guide to plan arrivals, hotel calls, tours, sunrise activities, and international travel timing.
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Local time
12:43:50 PM
Time zone
Europe/London
UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Best months
May to September
Weather snapshot
Season: Summer
Current: 26 C
Conditions: Mainly clear
DST changes
- 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
Travel timing notes
Heathrow, Gatwick, trains, theatres, and museums follow London local time.
Call hotels during UK daytime and remember the UK switches between GMT and BST.
London uses GMT in winter and British Summer Time in summer.
Transport strikes and public holidays can affect itinerary timing.
Popular areas
WestminsterCovent GardenSouth BankCamdenGreenwich
Upcoming public holidays in United Kingdom
Summer Bank Holiday
03 Aug 2026
Summer Bank Holiday
31 Aug 2026
Saint Andrew's Day
30 Nov 2026
Christmas Day
25 Dec 2026