What is London’s Time Zone? Understanding UTC and BST

Discover how London’s time zone works, including UTC and BST adjustments throughout the year.

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London follows UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) during the winter months, specifically from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March. For the rest of the year, it observes BST (British Summer Time), which is UTC+1.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Is London currently on UTC? London follows UTC during winter months, typically from the last Sunday in October until the last Sunday in March.
  2. What is British Summer Time? British Summer Time (BST) is observed in London from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October, which is UTC+1.
  3. How does daylight saving time affect London? Daylight saving time causes London to shift one hour ahead in spring to BST, making it UTC+1.

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For more insights into time management and conversions, check out our videos on global time zones and how daylight saving impacts various regions.

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