Geographic position of Islington
Islington is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 51.5362° N, 0.1030° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,737 km (3,565 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,282 km (2,661 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,756 km (9,790 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7 km (4 mi) west
Islington lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Islington
With a population of 319,143, Islington ranks as the 18th most populous city in United Kingdom, out of 860 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Islington
London City Airport (LCY / EGLC) is a regional airport serving Islington directly.
Current local time at the airport is 17:38:46.
Daylight saving time changes in Islington
Islington uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/London. The current local offset is UTC+1 / BST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+0 / GMT to UTC+1 / BST.
- The clock was moved forward from 01:00 to 02:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+1 / BST to UTC+0 / GMT.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Islington
Business hours in Islington (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Islington
Compare time in Islington with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Islington in?
Islington follows the Europe/London time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Islington at UTC+1.
What time is it in Islington right now?
The current local time in Islington is 17:38:46 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Islington observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Islington is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Islington?
Islington is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Islington?
London City Airport (LCY) is the airport serving Islington. The current local time at the airport is 17:38:46.
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