Current Time in London, United Kingdom

London Time Now

Fri, Jun 19, 2026

10:17 AM (BST, 1 hour ahead of Universal Time (UTC+1))

London

British Summer Time (BST)

BST is 1 hour ahead of Universal Time (UTC+1)

About the Time in London

London is located in England, United Kingdom. The local time zone is British Summer Time (BST), 1 hour ahead of Universal Time (UTC+1). London has a population of more than 8 million.

Today the sun rises at 4:42 AM and sets at 9:21 PM in London. That is about 16 hours 38 minutes 9 seconds of daylight.

The next clock change in the British Summer Time zone is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour.

London Time - Frequently Asked Questions

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What time zone is London in?

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London is in the British Summer Time (BST) time zone, 1 hour ahead of Universal Time (UTC+1).

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Does London observe daylight saving time?

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Yes. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026.

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What is the UTC offset in London?

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The current UTC offset in London is 1 hour ahead of Universal Time (UTC+1).