London observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
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London Time Zone: GMT/BST and UTC+0
London operates on GMT/BST (UTC+0), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 0 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/London.
London observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months. This means the time difference between London and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with London, useful reference points: London is the same time London on GMT and 5 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in London right now?
London follows GMT/BST (UTC+0). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in London, updated every second.
What time zone is London in?
London is in GMT/BST (UTC+0). The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/London.
Does London observe daylight saving time?
London observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
What is the time difference between London and London?
London (GMT, UTC+0) is the same time London (during GMT, UTC+0).
What is the time difference between London and New York?
London (GMT, UTC+0) is 5 hours ahead of New York (during EDT, UTC−4).