Current local time in London
London, United Kingdom, uses the Europe/London time zone (Greenwich Mean Time / British Summer Time). Clocks change 2 times in 2026. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- British Summer TimeBST
- UTC offset now
- UTC+1
- Daylight saving
- Next change Sunday, October 25, 2026: UTC+1 → UTC+0
- Dialing code
- +44
The time zone, at a glance.
London follows Europe/London. There are 2 clock changes scheduled in 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
00:59 is followed by 02:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+0 → UTC+12026-03-29 01:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+1 → UTC+02026-10-25 01:00 UTC2027
00:59 is followed by 02:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+0 → UTC+12027-03-28 01:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+1 → UTC+02027-10-31 01:00 UTCFuture dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in London.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (16h 37m) and Dec the least (7h 52m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:59 AM | 4:20 PM | 8h 21m | UTC+0 |
| Feb 15 | 7:14 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 1m | UTC+0 |
| Mar 15 | 6:14 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 50m | UTC+0 |
| Apr 15 | 6:05 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 52m | UTC+1 |
| May 15 | 5:08 AM | 8:45 PM | 15h 37m | UTC+1 |
| Jun 15 | 4:42 AM | 9:19 PM | 16h 37m | UTC+1 |
| Jul 15 | 5:00 AM | 9:11 PM | 16h 11m | UTC+1 |
| Aug 15 | 5:45 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 37m | UTC+1 |
| Sep 15 | 6:35 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 40m | UTC+1 |
| Oct 15 | 7:24 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 43m | UTC+1 |
| Nov 15 | 7:18 AM | 4:11 PM | 8h 53m | UTC+0 |
| Dec 15 | 7:59 AM | 3:51 PM | 7h 52m | UTC+0 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare London with your world.
Add cities, choose the actual date, and preview your weekly meeting across clock changes.
Best times to call from London
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are London time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 hours behind | 2:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–12:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead | 7:00 AM–1:00 PM (3:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Los Angeles | 8 hours behind | 3:00 PM–9:00 PM (7:00 AM–1:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (7:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (12:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Mumbai | 4 hours 30 minutes ahead | 9:00 AM–12:30 PM (1:30 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in the United Kingdom, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · Boxing Day
- Mon, Dec 28, 2026 · Boxing Day (substitute day)
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Fri, Mar 26, 2027 · Good Friday
- Mon, Mar 29, 2027 · Easter Monday
Airports serving London
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- LCY London City Airport · 13 km
- LHR London Heathrow Airport · 23 km
- LGW London Gatwick Airport · 40 km
- LTN London Luton Airport · 44 km
- STN London Stansted Airport · 49 km
Places that share London’s clock
These places use the same Europe/London rules, so their time always matches London, including clock changes.
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- Leeds
- Sheffield
- Glasgow
- Liverpool
- Cardiff
- Nottingham
- Newcastle
- Bristol
- Edinburgh
- Leicester
- Bradford
- Southend-on-Sea
- Southampton
- Belfast
- Coventry
- Stoke
- Portsmouth
- Brighton
Also on UTC+1 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match London today but may differ after a clock change.
- Congo (Kinshasa)
- Nigeria
- Angola
- Algeria
- Portugal
- Cameroon
- Tunisia
- Congo (Brazzaville)
- Ireland
- Chad
- Niger
- Central African Republic
- Benin
- Gabon
- Spain
- Equatorial Guinea
- Isle of Man
- Faroe Islands
Questions about time in London
What time zone is London in?
Does London observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and go back on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from UTC+1 to UTC+0.
What is the time difference between London and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 5 hours behind London; Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London; Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London; Sydney is 10 hours ahead of London; Dubai is 3 hours ahead of London; Mumbai is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
How do I call London from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +44, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating London as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Europe/London. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.