About London time
London is in the British Summer Time (GMT+1), which is UTC+1:00 from UTC. The country code is GB.
The IANA timezone identifier for London is Europe/London. This identifier is used by operating systems and programming languages to accurately determine the local time, including any Daylight Saving Time (DST) offsets.
DST information for London is automatically handled — the UTC offset shown on this page reflects the exact offset for the selected date and time.
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in London right now?
- It is currently 5:07 AM in London (Aug 9, 2026). London is in the British Summer Time (GMT+1, UTC+1:00).
- What UTC offset does London use?
- London uses UTC+1:00 (GMT+1). This offset is DST-aware and reflects the exact offset for today's date.
- How do I convert London time to my local time?
- Use the converter above to select London and add your local time zone. The converter will instantly show the equivalent time in both zones.
- What timezone am I in if I'm visiting London?
- If you are visiting London, your current timezone is the British Summer Time (GMT+1, UTC+1:00). Your device will automatically switch to this timezone when location services are enabled.
- How do I use the timezone converter for London?
- The Timezone Convert tool is pre-loaded with London. Click the "+" button to add your home timezone or any other city, and the converter instantly shows both times side by side. You can also pick a specific date to account for DST changes.