Current Time in London, United Kingdom
Check the current time in London, including its time zone, UTC offset, and daylight saving status. Use this page to quickly plan calls, travel, or meetings with people in London.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time Difference from London
About Time in London
London uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) from late March to late October. As the home of the Prime Meridian, London is the historical reference for global timekeeping, and it remains one of the world's most important financial centers. Traders coordinate the morning overlap with New York, while remote teams use London time as a hub between the Americas and Asia. Travelers passing through Heathrow, Gatwick, or Stansted also check London time for connections.
Best Times for International Meetings
London to New York works best from 1:00 to 5:00 PM GMT/BST, when New York opens its workday. For Dubai, the practical window is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM London time, which is early afternoon in the UAE. Mumbai overlaps comfortably from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM London time. Tokyo and Singapore are best handled in the morning, while Los Angeles requires either an early-morning London call or a late-afternoon one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is London on GMT or BST?
London is on GMT (UTC+0) in winter and BST (UTC+1) from late March to late October.
Does London observe daylight saving time?
Yes, the UK shifts clocks on the last Sunday of March and the last Sunday of October.
How far ahead is London from New York?
London is normally 5 hours ahead of New York, though the gap briefly changes during DST transitions.
What time zone is London in?
London is in the Europe/London zone, alternating between GMT and BST each year.
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Last updated: August 2026