Understanding London's Time Zone: Is London GMT?

Discover if London follows GMT and learn about its seasonal time changes.

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Yes, London operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) during the winter months. However, from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October, London switches to British Summer Time (BST), which is GMT+1.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Greenwhich Mean Time (GMT)? Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, serving as a time reference worldwide.
  2. When does London switch to British Summer Time? London switches to British Summer Time on the last Sunday in March and returns to Greenwich Mean Time on the last Sunday in October.
  3. What is the difference between GMT and BST? GMT is the standard time during winter, while BST is GMT+1 and is observed during the summer months.
  4. Why does London have a different time zone in the summer? London adopts daylight saving time to make better use of daylight during the longer days of summer.

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