Current Time in London
London operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) during summer. As the home of the prime meridian, London time is the global reference point.
London
03:11:31 PM
Thu, May 21, 2026
Europe/London
GMT+1
GMT+1
Yes
Time Conversion Table
| City | Current Time | Offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 10:11:31 AM | GMT-4 | -5h |
| Chicago | 09:11:31 AM | GMT-5 | -6h |
| Denver | 08:11:31 AM | GMT-6 | -7h |
| Los Angeles | 07:11:31 AM | GMT-7 | -8h |
| London | 03:11:31 PM | GMT+1 | +0h |
| Berlin | 04:11:31 PM | GMT+2 | +1h |
| Dubai | 06:11:31 PM | GMT+4 | +3h |
| Mumbai | 07:41:31 PM | GMT+5:30 | +4h 30m |
| Singapore | 10:11:31 PM | GMT+8 | +7h |
| Tokyo | 11:11:31 PM | GMT+9 | +8h |
| Sydney | 12:11:31 AM | GMT+10 | +9h |
| Auckland | 02:11:31 AM | GMT+12 | +11h |
Use Cases
Coordinate with UK-based teams and clients
Track London Stock Exchange hours
Plan European travel schedules
Reference point for global time calculations
Tips
GMT is the same as UTC+0 in winter
BST (UTC+1) runs from late March to late October
London is the reference point for UTC
UK business hours are typically 9 AM - 5:30 PM
FAQ
What timezone is London in?
London uses GMT (Greenwich Mean Time, UTC+0) in winter and BST (British Summer Time, UTC+1) from late March to late October.
Is GMT the same as UTC?
GMT and UTC are effectively the same for most purposes. UTC is the modern standard, while GMT is the timezone. London is at UTC+0 during winter.
What is the time difference between London and New York?
London is typically 5 hours ahead of New York. This can vary briefly during DST transitions.
When does London switch to BST?
London switches to BST on the last Sunday of March and returns to GMT on the last Sunday of October.