Current Time in London
London, United Kingdom 🇬🇧 runs on Europe/London.
22:12:27
Saturday, 16 May 2026
Europe/London · UTC+1 (DST in effect)
Timezone
Europe/London
UTC Offset
UTC+1
Country
United Kingdom
DST
Observed
The current time in London is shown above. The clock updates every second once the page loads. London is the largest financial centre in Europe; the City of London operates aligned to New York open at 2:30pm GMT.
When is it daytime in London?
In London, daytime runs roughly from 7am to 7pm local. Right now it is after dark in London. Business hours are typically 9am to 5.5pm Monday to Friday.
Other cities in the same time zone
London is the only major city in our current-time index on Europe/London.
Plan a meeting with London
Most cross-city scheduling from London runs against the cities below. Each page shows the overlap window and the time difference, with DST handled live.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in London right now?
Use the live clock at the top of this page for the current London time. London operates on Europe/London, which is currently UTC+1.
What time zone does London use?
London uses Europe/London (IANA timezone identifier). At standard time, the UTC offset is +0. During daylight saving the offset shifts by one hour.
Does London observe daylight saving time?
Yes. When DST is in effect, the offset becomes UTC+1 from a standard-time UTC+0.
How can I plan a meeting with someone in London?
Use one of the meeting-time pages below for a specific city pair. Each page shows the overlap window between London working hours and the other city's, and the live tool maps it in both directions.