Is London Always GMT? Understanding Time Zones and Daylight Saving

Explore why London isn't always on GMT and learn about British Summer Time.

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London is not always GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). While it operates on GMT during the winter months, it switches to British Summer Time (BST), which is GMT+1, during the summer months. This daylight saving practice aims to make better use of daylight.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Does London switch time zones? Yes, London switches between GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) in the winter and BST (British Summer Time), which is GMT+1, in the summer.
  2. When does London start and end British Summer Time? British Summer Time in London typically starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.
  3. What is the purpose of daylight saving time in London? The purpose of daylight saving time in London is to make better use of daylight during the longer days of summer, effectively moving an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening.
  4. Is GMT the same as UTC? Yes, GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), but GMT is a time zone while UTC is a time standard.