London

About time in London

London is located in England, United Kingdom and follows the Europe/London time zone, currently abbreviated as GMT+1 with a UTC offset of GMT+1. Like most of United Kingdom, London adjusts its clocks twice a year to account for daylight saving time, so the offset varies by season. If you are scheduling a call, planning travel, or coordinating a remote team, the sections below show the current local time, the time difference to major cities, and quick links to convert London time to and from common time zones.

London observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Daylight saving in London, 2026

The clocks in London change on the dates below. The exact moment of change is shown in London local time.

Common London conversions

When it's a given hour in London, here is the matching local time in other major cities.

Convert London to other time zones

Pre-loaded converters for the most-searched pairings.

• London to PSTPacific Time
• PST to LondonPacific Time → London
• London to ESTEastern Time
• EST to LondonEastern Time → London
• London to CSTCentral Time
• CST to LondonCentral Time → London
• London to MSTMountain Time
• MST to LondonMountain Time → London
• London to GMTGMT / UTC
• GMT to LondonGMT / UTC → London
• London to CETCentral European Time
• CET to LondonCentral European Time → London
• London to ISTIndia Standard Time
• IST to LondonIndia Standard Time → London
• London to JSTJapan Standard Time
• JST to LondonJapan Standard Time → London
• London to AESTAustralia Eastern
• AEST to LondonAustralia Eastern → London
• London to SGTSingapore Time
• SGT to LondonSingapore Time → London

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is London in?

London is in the Europe/London time zone, currently shown as GMT+1 with a UTC offset of GMT+1.

Does London observe daylight saving time?

London observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

What is the current local time in London?

As of the most recent page load, the local date in London is Sunday, May 3, 2026. The clock at the top of this page updates every second.

How many hours is London ahead of GMT?

London is currently at GMT+1. The exact value can change by one hour during the daylight saving transition window.

What is the time difference between London and New York?

New York is currently 5 hours behind of London.

What is the time difference between London and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is currently 8 hours behind of London.