Current time in London
Local time in London
The time in London is the same as in UTC and 5 hours ahead of Chicago. The current timezone in London is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). London is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in London starts at March 28, 2026.
Details for the time in London
| Current time | 5:52 p.m.
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| Time zone |
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
DST: British Summer Time (BST) |
| IANA time zone | Europe/London |
| Your time difference | 5 hours ahead of Chicago |
| UTC time difference | UTC+0 same time as UTC |
London Daylight Saving Time (DST)
London uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in London.
| Last DST ended at |
Oct. 25, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
March 28, 2026 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
Oct. 24, 2026 Sets the clock back 1 hour |