Days in London are currently getting shorter, about 27 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of London
London is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 51.5085° N, 0.1257° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,734 km (3,563 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,285 km (2,663 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,753 km (9,788 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9 km (6 mi) west
London lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of London
The point on Earth exactly opposite London is near Christchurch - when it's noon in London, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in London
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in London
London is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because London is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in London
In London, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 38m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 49m, a difference of roughly 8h 49m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on London's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like London at 51.51° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of London
With a population of 8,961,989, London ranks as the 1st most populous city in United Kingdom, out of 860 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in London
London City Airport (LCY / EGLC) is a regional airport serving London directly.
Current local time at the airport is 13:48:38.
Daylight saving time changes in London
London 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 London
Business hours in London (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 London
Compare time in London with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United Kingdom
Public Holidays Affecting London
Official national holiday observed in United Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is London in?
London 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 London at UTC+1.
What time is it in London right now?
The current local time in London is 13:48:38 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does London observe daylight saving time?
Yes. London 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 London?
London is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to London?
London City Airport (LCY) is the airport serving London. The current local time at the airport is 13:48:38.
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