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Time zone facts

Time zone
United Kingdom Time
IANA zone
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+0
Daylight saving time
Yes · UTC+1
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Population
8,961,989
Coordinates
51.51° N, 0.13° W
Elevation
25 m

London is the capital of the United Kingdom, with a population of about 8,961,989. It uses the United Kingdom Time time zone (IANA identifier Europe/London).

London observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC+0 and summer time is UTC+1. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM and go back one hour on October 31, 2027 at 2:00 AM.

Other cities on the same clock include Manchester, Edinburgh.

Because London lies at 51.51° N, 0.13° W, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 16 h 38 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 7 h 50 min.

Time difference with other cities

CityLocal timeDifference
New York
Los Angeles
Paris
Dubai
New Delhi
Beijing
Tokyo
Sydney

Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)

DateSunriseSunsetDay length
March equinox6:03 AM6:13 PM12 h 09 min
June solstice4:43 AM9:21 PM16 h 38 min
September equinox6:46 AM6:59 PM12 h 13 min
December solstice8:03 AM3:53 PM7 h 50 min

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is London in?

London is in the United Kingdom Time time zone, IANA identifier Europe/London. The UTC offset is UTC+0 (UTC+1 during daylight saving time).

Does London have daylight saving time?

Yes. London switches between UTC+0 (standard time) and UTC+1 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 28, 2027 and go back on October 31, 2027.

What is the time difference between London and New York?

New York is 5 hours behind London all year round.

What is the time difference between London and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London all year round.

What time is sunrise and sunset in London?

Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 4:43 AM and sets at about 9:21 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 8:03 AM and sets at about 3:53 PM (local time).

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