Time in London

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London world clock

Compare London with 20 global hubs in one clean, live view.

This world clock compares the time in London with a city you choose. It shows both local times and the live relationship between them.

The difference can change across the year because London can be on GMT or BST depending on the date, and other places may also change seasonally.

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Tip

If you share a result, include the date and write “London” explicitly so it is clear which location the time refers to.

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If the difference surprises you, it is usually because you are comparing different seasonal rules or you are near a clock-change week.

Extra guidance

Extra guidance for safer planning

Most one-hour mistakes come from assuming London is always on GMT. London uses GMT in winter and BST in summer, so the date matters.

If something looks unexpected, check your device time zone settings. A wrong device time zone can make a correct conversion look wrong.

Extra guidance

Extra guidance for safer planning

Most one-hour mistakes come from assuming London is always on GMT. London uses GMT in winter and BST in summer, so the date matters.

Most one-hour mistakes come from assuming London is always on GMT. London uses GMT in winter and BST in summer, so the date matters.

Extra guidance

Extra guidance for safer planning

Most one-hour mistakes come from assuming London is always on GMT. London uses GMT in winter and BST in summer, so the date matters.

When you share a meeting time, include the date, the time, and the location. If the timing is critical, add the label GMT or BST as well.

Q&A

Questions and answers

Ten quick answers to common questions.

What does the world clock show?
It shows the current time in London and the current time in your selected city.
Why can the difference change during the year?
Because London can be on GMT or BST, and other cities may also change seasonally.
Is this tool live?
Yes. It updates automatically so you can see changes in real time.
Can I use it for future dates?
It is designed for ‘right now’. For future events, confirm again closer to the date.
Why do two cities change on different weekends?
Different regions can follow different rules, creating short periods with a different gap.
What if I need a meeting window?
Use the Meeting planner to map London working hours into your chosen city.
Is the city list consistent?
Yes. Every city selector on this site uses the same 20-city list.
Does selecting London help?
Yes. It gives a baseline to confirm the tool is working as expected.
Why do I see seconds?
Seconds help you confirm the clock is live and updating correctly.
What should I do for critical timing?
Use this as a guide and verify independently before acting on important decisions.