What Time Is It In London? (GMT / BST)
The current local time in London, United Kingdom is shown above, refreshed every second. London operates in the GMT / BST time zone (IANA Europe/London).
About London: London sits on the prime meridian (0° longitude), the historical reference for global timekeeping. The City of London's financial district drives more than 35% of daily global FX volume, peaking during the 13:00–17:00 UTC London/New York overlap.
Time Difference: London vs Other Major Cities
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| New York | — |
| Tokyo | — |
| Sydney | — |
| Dubai | — |
| Los Angeles | — |
| Singapore | — |
| Mumbai | — |
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London Time Zone Information
- Time zone: GMT / BST
- IANA identifier:
Europe/London - Country: United Kingdom
- DST: Automatically applied if observed (see DST guide).
About London
London is one of the most-searched cities for time-zone lookups, particularly for international meetings, flight scheduling, and family calls. This page is the live, always-current answer to what time is it in London, current time in London, and London time now.