What Time Is It in London? Current UTC and Time Zone Explained

Find out the current UTC time in London and learn about its time zone changes throughout the year.

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London operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) or British Summer Time (BST) depending on the time of year. During daylight saving time (typically late March to late October), London is on BST which is UTC +1. For current accuracy, please check online.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the current time in London? To find the current time in London, please check a reliable online source as it varies with daylight saving time.
  2. How does daylight saving time affect London? London shifts to British Summer Time (BST) during daylight saving, moving one hour ahead, changing from GMT to UTC +1.
  3. What is the difference between GMT and UTC? GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is a time zone, while UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is a time standard; both are often used interchangeably.
  4. When does daylight saving time start and end in London? Daylight saving time in London typically starts in late March and ends in late October.