Current Time in London
The live local time in London, United Kingdom — London (Europe/London). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in London
London follows the Europe/London time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: London observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare London with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
London quick facts
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- UTC offset
- UTC+0 (January) / UTC+1 (July)
- Calling code
- +44
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 14.8 million
- Coordinates
- 51.51°N, 0.13°W
Best time to call London
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 2:00 PM–10:00 PM in London. The best window for business calls is roughly 2:00 PM–5:00 PM London time.
Cities near London
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is London in?+
London is in the Europe/London time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does London observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (Europe/London), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever United Kingdom observes it.
When do the clocks change in London?+
London observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What is the best time to call London from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 2:00 PM–10:00 PM in London. The best window for business calls is roughly 2:00 PM–5:00 PM London time.