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Current Time in London, United Kingdom
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
BSTUTC+1
London time zone
Time Zone
British Summer Time (BST)
IANA: Europe/London
UTC Offset
UTC+1
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (BST)
Ends Oct 25, 2026
Coordinates
51.51° N, 0.13° W
Sunrise
6:41 AM
Sunset
7:05 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| London to New York | -5 hours | |
| London to Dubai | +3 hours | |
| London to New Delhi | +4 hours 30 minutes | |
| London to Tokyo | +8 hours | |
| London to Sydney | +9 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of London. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in London
What time zone is London in?
London is on UK time (IANA time zone Europe/London). It uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) as standard time and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) during daylight saving time.
Does London observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 1:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between London and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 5 hours behind London. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in London?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:41 AM and sets at 7:05 PM local time, giving 12 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United Kingdom on the same time as London?
Yes. The United Kingdom uses a single time zone, so London has the same local time as the rest of the country.