Current time in London
London is on UTC±0 (GMT) in standard time and UTC+1 (BST) in daylight saving time.
IANA zone Europe/London. Time from your device clock, converted with your browser's copy of the tz database.
Time difference from London
| Place | London is | Now |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 h ahead 4 h ahead of 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov | |
| Chicago | 6 h ahead 5 h ahead of 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov | |
| Los Angeles | 8 h ahead 7 h ahead of 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov | |
| Berlin | 1 h behind all year | |
| India | 4 h 30 min behind 5 h 30 min behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec | |
| Tokyo | 8 h behind 9 h behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec | |
| Sydney | 9 h behind 11 h behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec; 10 h behind 29 Mar–4 Apr and 3 Oct–25 Oct | |
| UTC | 1 h ahead level with 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec |
Year pattern computed from the IANA tz database (2026c); "Now" is live from your device clock.
Sun and day in London
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Quick facts
IANA zone: Europe/London
Standard: UTC±0 (GMT)
Daylight saving: UTC+1 (BST)
Same clock all year as: Canary, Faeroe, Madeira, Dublin, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Lisbon.
Daylight saving in London
UTC±0 (GMT) in standard time and UTC+1 (BST) in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 29 Mar 2026 | 01:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC±0 → UTC+1 |
| Sun, 25 Oct 2026 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC+1 → UTC±0 |
| Sun, 28 Mar 2027 | 01:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC±0 → UTC+1 |
| Sun, 31 Oct 2027 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC+1 → UTC±0 |
Dates from the IANA tz database. Clock rules are set by governments and occasionally change at short notice; see sources & accuracy.
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Questions
What time zone is London in?
London uses the IANA zone Europe/London: UTC±0 (GMT) in standard time and UTC+1 (BST) in daylight saving time.
Does London use daylight saving time?
Yes. See the clock-change dates on this page; they come from the IANA time zone database.
How many hours ahead of New York is London?
London is usually 5 h ahead of New York (US Eastern Time) (4 h ahead of 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov, 2026).
Does London have more than one time zone?
No. All of London uses Europe/London (GMT).