Current Time in London
The current local time in London, United Kingdom, updated live every second.
Note The time is computed in your browser from London’s official time zone (Europe/London) — never hardcoded. It follows daylight-saving changes automatically.
London vs other Europe cities, right now
Live current time in nearby major cities, and how far each is ahead of or behind London.
How to read the time in London
- 01 The large clock shows London’s current local time, ticking every second in 24-hour format, with the 12-hour (AM/PM) time beside it.
- 02 Read the zone label and UTC offset to see how London relates to Coordinated Universal Time — it updates itself when daylight saving changes.
- 03Use the “ahead of / behind your local time” line to convert London time to your own instantly.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is London in?
London, United Kingdom uses the Europe/London time zone (IANA identifier). London observes daylight saving time. Its clocks run at UTC in standard time and UTC+1 during daylight saving, so its offset from UTC changes twice a year. The clock above always shows the correct current time.
Does London observe daylight saving time?
Yes. London shifts its clocks by one hour twice a year, moving between UTC (standard time) and UTC+1 (daylight saving time). Because the clock on this page is computed live from London's time zone, you never have to track those changes yourself — the displayed time and UTC offset update automatically.
What is the time difference between London and Paris?
The gap between London and Paris depends on the current daylight-saving state of each city, so it can shift during the year. The live reference table above shows exactly how many hours Paris and other cities are ahead of or behind London right now.
Is this London clock accurate and free?
Yes. The time is calculated live in your browser from London's official IANA time zone (Europe/London) and your device clock — nothing is hardcoded and nothing is uploaded. It is completely free and needs no sign-up.