What time is it in London?
Local time in London, its UTC offset, today's sunrise and sunset, and the difference with other major cities.
· UTC+1 · GMT+1 · United Kingdom
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Europe/London (GMT+1) |
| Sunrise | 06:42 AM |
| Sunset | 07:06 PM |
| Solar noon | 12:54 PM |
| Day length | 12 h 24 min |
Daylight saving time
London is currently on daylight saving time. Next change on October 25, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC.
Time difference with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | −5 h | |
| Los Angeles | −8 h | |
| Chicago | −6 h | |
| Houston | −6 h | |
| Phoenix | −8 h | |
| Philadelphia | −5 h | |
| San Antonio | −6 h | |
| San Diego | −8 h |
Frequently asked questions
London is on GMT+1, that is UTC+1. When it is 12:00 UTC, it is 01:00 PM in London — the clock at the top of this page updates live.
London is on UTC+1. The difference with any other city is in the comparison table above.
Today the sun rises at 06:42 AM and sets at 07:06 PM in London, a day of 12 h 24 min.
London is currently on daylight saving time. Next change on October 25, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC.
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