Current Time in London, United Kingdom

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

GMT

IANA Identifier

Europe/London

UTC Offset

UTC+0

Country

United Kingdom (GB)

Location Details

Coordinates

51.5074°, -0.1278°

Population

9.0M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Heathrow Airport (LHR) — 22 km
• Gatwick Airport (LGW) — 40 km

Nearby Cities

• Edinburgh — United Kingdom
• Manchester — United Kingdom
• Abidjan — Ivory Coast
• Abuja — Nigeria
• Accra — Ghana
• Algiers — Algeria
• Amsterdam — Netherlands
• Barcelona — Spain

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is London in?

London is in the GMT time zone (Europe/London), which is UTC+0 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does London observe Daylight Saving Time?

London uses the Europe/London IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in London?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in London, United Kingdom. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for London?

London has a UTC offset of UTC+0. This means it is 0 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve London?

London is served by Heathrow Airport (LHR), Gatwick Airport (LGW).