Current Time in London, United Kingdom
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
Dialling: +44
City Details
London
Lat: 51.5074° N
Long: 0.1278° W
Population: 8,982,000
Time Zone
Europe/London
GMT+1
Public Holidays
Spring Bank Holiday
May 25in 5dWorld Cup Bank Holiday
Jun 15in 26dBattle of the Boyne
Jul 13in 54d
Time Difference
Business Hours
Daylight Cycle
Data via sunrisesunset.io
Current Weather
Data via Open-Meteo · Updates every 30 min
Overview
London is the capital of England and the UK, sitting on the River Thames in the southeast. Home to over 9 million people, it is one of the world's top financial centres, draws over 20 million visitors a year, and has over 300 languages spoken within its boroughs.
Administrative Region
Greater London
GB-ENG
Local Currency
£
Technical Assets
- Web Domain.london
- ISO CodeGB-ENG
Secure Identifier Profile
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
Established by the Romans in AD 43 as Londinium, a trading post on the north bank of the Thames. The city retains its original Roman footprint in the area still known as the Square Mile, which today serves as one of the world's leading financial districts.
🗣️ Languages
👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- /West End theatre district
- /Museum Mile — V&A, Natural History, Science Museum (all free)
- /Hyde Park, Regent's Park and the Royal Parks
- /Borough Market, Shoreditch, and Camden
- /Greenwich Observatory and the Cutty Sark
🎒 Visitor Tip
Get an Oyster card at the airport before anything else — it works on the Tube, buses and some rail. Start on the South Bank for free views of Tower Bridge, the Tate Modern and Borough Market. Book the Tower of London in advance; queues without a ticket are brutal.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Flat Thames river basin with gently undulating terrain. The highest point in Greater London is Westerham Heights in the southeast at 245m. The Thames flows east-west through the centre, with most of the city built on alluvial plains.
Climate Stats
Temperate oceanic (Köppen Cfb)
Avg Summer
18°C
Avg Winter
5°C
Annual Rainfall
601 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
Travel & Connectivity
✈️ Nearby AirportsIATA / DISTANCE
🚄 Rail ConnectionsCITY / DISTANCE
Regional Satellites
Other times compared to London
Frequently Asked Questions about time in London
What timezone is London in?↓
London is in the Europe/London time zone (Europe/London), currently UTCGMT+1.
Does United Kingdom observe daylight saving time?↓
Yes. United Kingdom observes daylight saving time. Clocks in London go forward in March and back in October, switching between GMT/BST and GMT/BST.
What is GMT/BST?↓
GMT/BST stands for Europe/London. It is UTCGMT+1 and is the standard time used in United Kingdom.
How many hours ahead is London compared to London?↓
London is 1 hour ahead of London (GMT). During UK summer (BST), the difference reduces by 1 hour to 0 hours.
What is the time difference between London and New York?↓
London is 6 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for London?↓
The time displayed for London is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCGMT+1 mean for London?↓
UTCGMT+1 means London is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in London?↓
Standard business hours in London are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM GMT/BST (UTCGMT+1). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the United Kingdom national calendar.
Is there much time difference between London and London?↓
London is within a few hours of London, so scheduling calls is usually straightforward. Always confirm the current local time in both cities, especially around daylight saving time changes.