Current time in London

London

4:47 p.m.
Dec. 12, 2024

Local time in London

The time in London is the same as in UTC and 6 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 29, 2025.

Details for the time in London

Current time
4:47 p.m.
Time zone Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
DST: British Summer Time (BST)
IANA time zone Europe/London
Your time difference 6 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. 26, 2024
Sets the clock back 1 hour
Next DST starts at March 29, 2025
Sets the clock forward 1 hour
DST is ending at Oct. 25, 2025
Sets the clock back 1 hour