Current Time in London, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
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London ranks
#31 for largest by population · #74 for clocks changing soonest.
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: GMT
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
London is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+00:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (BST). Use this page to check the exact local time in London, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in London
London gets 16h 34m of daylight today. Sunrise in London is at 04:46 and sunset in London is at 21:21.
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+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as London.
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Prayer Times in London
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 29 Jun ● | 01:03 | 04:46 | 13:03 | 17:26 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Tue, 30 Jun | 01:04 | 04:46 | 13:04 | 17:26 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Wed, 1 Jul | 01:04 | 04:47 | 13:04 | 17:26 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Thu, 2 Jul | 01:04 | 04:48 | 13:04 | 17:26 | 21:20 | 22:50 |
| Fri, 3 Jul | 01:04 | 04:48 | 13:04 | 17:26 | 21:20 | 22:50 |
| Sat, 4 Jul | 01:04 | 04:49 | 13:04 | 17:26 | 21:20 | 22:50 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 01:05 | 04:50 | 13:05 | 17:26 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
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Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for London
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for London
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14-day Forecast for London
Sunrise & Sunset Times for London
Sunrise
in London
↑
4:46 AM
Sunset
in London
↓
9:21 PM
Day Length
16h 34m
Dawn
in London
3:58 AM
Dusk
in London
10:09 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
Full Moon
Illumination
99.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 21:44
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 03:30
View the detailed moon calendar for London with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about London
What time is it in London right now?
The current local time in London is 01:42 on Monday, June 29, 2026. London follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is London in?
London uses the Europe/London IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
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 June 29, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in London today?
Today in London: sunrise is at 04:46 and sunset is at 21:21, giving 16h 34m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over London tonight?
The moon phase over London tonight is Full Moon with 99.0% 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.