Time Now in London, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
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London ranks
#6 for clocks changing soonest · #13 for largest capital by population · #31 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 51.51° N, 0.13° W
Elevation: 25 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in United Kingdom
Country: England
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/London
Solar time: clocks run about 1h ahead of the sun
Timezone: BST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: BST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: GMT
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: BST
Clocks in London are set to UTC+00:00 under the Europe/London zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Today runs to about 15 hours of daylight. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. London lies barely above sea level, at roughly 25 m. The closest large city is Paris, about 344 km away. As one of the United Kingdom's largest cities, London is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Today London sees 14h 47m between a 05:41 sunrise and a 20:28 sunset.
Time & Daylight in London
Daylight Hours in London
London gets 14h 47m of daylight today. Sunrise in London is at 05:41 and sunset in London is at 20:28.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 49m near the December solstice to 16h 38m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between London and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from London right now.
Other Cities in United Kingdom with Local Time
Cities Sharing London's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as London.
Weather in London
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in London
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 12 Aug ● | 03:05 | 05:40 | 13:05 | 17:07 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Thu, 13 Aug | 03:09 | 05:42 | 13:05 | 17:06 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Fri, 14 Aug | 03:12 | 05:44 | 13:05 | 17:05 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Sat, 15 Aug | 03:15 | 05:45 | 13:05 | 17:04 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Sun, 16 Aug | 03:19 | 05:47 | 13:04 | 17:03 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Mon, 17 Aug | 03:22 | 05:48 | 13:04 | 17:02 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Tue, 18 Aug | 03:25 | 05:50 | 13:04 | 17:01 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
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London Prayer Times Widget
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London Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for London
London Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for London
London Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for London
London Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in London local time
14-day Forecast for London
Sunrise & Sunset Times for London
Sunrise
in London
↑
5:41 AM
Sunset
in London
↓
8:28 PM
Day Length
14h 47m
Dawn
in London
5:02 AM
Dusk
in London
9:07 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for London. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for London
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 06:28
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 20:43
View the detailed moon calendar for London with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in London
How Far Is London From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 344 km | SSE (148deg) |
| Moscow | 2,501 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 5,474 km | E (100deg) |
| New York | 5,570 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,192 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,755 km | NW (312deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,498 km | SW (222deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,558 km | NNE (32deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in London?
London next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
London's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from London and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.5deg S, 179.9deg E.
Travel Guides for London
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Frequently Asked Questions about London
What time is it in London right now?
The current local time in London is 23:29 on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. London follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is London in?
Clocks in London follow the Europe/London IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is London?
Is London on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — London is currently observing daylight saving time as of August 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in London today?
In London today the sun rises at 05:41 and sets at 20:28, giving 14h 47m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over London tonight?
Over London tonight the moon shows a New Moon phase at 0.1% illumination.
What is solar time in London?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In London, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.