🇫🇷 Current Time in London, UK
⚙️ Time Zone Tools & Information
🌍 Time Difference from London
Compare London time with major cities around the world
| City | Time Difference | Current Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 New York | -6 hours | --:-- |
| 🇬🇧 London | -1 hour | --:-- |
| 🇯🇵 Tokyo | +8 hours | --:-- |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | +7 hours | --:-- |
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | +10 hours | --:-- |
| 🇦🇪 Dubai | +3 hours | --:-- |
📞 Best Time to Call London
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Recommended calling times:
- 🟢 Best: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM GMT/BST (Business hours)
- 🟡 Good: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT/BST (Extended hours)
- 🔴 Avoid: 11:00 PM - 8:00 AM GMT/BST (Night time)
🏢 Business Hours
🌅 Sun Information
London sunrise and sunset times vary significantly throughout the year.
📊 Quick Facts About London Time
- Time Zone: Central European Time (GMT/BST)
- UTC Offset: UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer)
- Same as: Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands
- IANA Name: Europe/London
- DST: Last Sunday of March and October
🎯 Travel Tips
- London switches to summer time (CEST) in late March
- Switches back to winter time (CET) in late October
- Business hours typically 9 AM - 6 PM weekdays
- Many shops close 12-2 PM for lunch
- Charles de Gaulle Airport operates 24/7
- Metro runs 5:30 AM - 1:15 AM (later on weekends)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does London have Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, London observes Daylight Saving Time. It uses CET (UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer, changing on the last Sunday of March and October.
What is the time difference between London and New York?
London is typically 6 hours ahead of New York (EST). This can vary between 5-6 hours during DST transitions when clocks change on different dates.
What is the time difference between London and London?
London is 1 hour ahead of London year-round. When it's noon in London, it's 1 PM in London.
What are typical business hours in London?
Standard business hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays (Monday-Friday). Many businesses close for lunch between 12:00-2:00 PM.
When does London change to summer time?
London switches to summer time (CEST, UTC+2) on the last Sunday of March at 2:00 AM, when clocks spring forward one hour.
Is London time the same as Central European Time?
Yes, London uses Central European Time (CET) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST) in summer, which is used across most of continental Europe.