Current Time in London, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long:
51.51° N,
0.13° W
Population: 8,980,000
Country:
🇬🇧
United Kingdom
IANA Timezone:
Europe/London
UTC Offset:
+00:00
Timezone:
GMT
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: BST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom:
GMT
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom:
BST
Time in London — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on London's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in London right now?
The current local time in London, United Kingdom is 09:09 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026). London observes the Europe/London time zone, which is UTC+1 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does London use?
London uses Europe/London, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for London.
Does London observe daylight saving time?
Yes — London currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA Europe/London time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for London?
Right now London is at UTC+1. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if London observes DST.
When does the day change in London?
Midnight in London occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the Europe/London zone. Since London is at UTC+1, the date here is ahead of UTC by 1 hours.