Current Time in London, United Kingdom
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00 (DST) · 8,961,989pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+1 — British Summer Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+01:00 |
| IANA | Europe/London |
| DST | Active |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 04:47 |
| Sunset | 21:20 |
| Day Length | 16h 33m |
| Solar noon | 13:04 |
| Twilight | 04:00 – 22:08 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | 51.51°, -0.13° |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Calling code | +44 |
Plan with London time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in London.
Local rhythm
It is currently afternoon in London, which is inside a normal workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT+1.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with Berlin: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM in London matches 10:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
DST caveat
London changes offset during daylight saving time. Recheck meetings around the spring and autumn clock changes.
Time Difference from London
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | +5h |
| Los Angeles | +8h |
| Berlin | -1h |
| Dubai | -3h |
| Mumbai | -4h 30m |
| Shanghai | -7h |
| Tokyo | -8h |
| Sydney | -9h |
| São Paulo | +4h |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is London in?
London uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+00:00). IANA identifier: Europe/London. London observes daylight saving time. Observes DST (UTC+00:00 standard, UTC+01:00 summer).
Sunrise and sunset in London today?
Sunrise 04:47, sunset 21:20. Day length: 16h 33m (-1m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 13:04.
Moon phase in London?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.