Current Time in London
Live London time with automatic updates
About London Time
London follows the Europe/London time zone. The current time shown above is automatically updated every second, ensuring you always have the accurate local time for London.
Time Zone Information
The time shown is based on London's official time zone (Europe/London), which is +00:00 hours from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). This live clock automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST) when applicable.
London is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Understanding the local time in London is crucial for:
- •Scheduling international business meetings and conference calls
- •Planning travel arrangements and flight bookings
- •Coordinating with remote teams and global partners
- •Managing import/export operations and shipping schedules
🏢 Local Business Hours
Standard business hours in London:
- •Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- •Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (retail)
- •Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (retail)
Note: City financial district: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
London Landmarks & Business
🏛️ Famous Landmarks
- •Big Ben
- •Tower Bridge
- •Buckingham Palace
- •London Eye
- •Westminster Abbey
💼 Major Companies
- •HSBC
- •BP
- •Unilever
- •GlaxoSmithKline
- •Barclays
- •Lloyd's of London
Business Culture & Communication
🤝 Cultural Notes
Punctuality:
Very important. Arrive exactly on time or 5 minutes early.
Business Etiquette:
Formal and polite. Queue etiquette is sacred. Smart business attire expected.
📞 Best Times to Call
From US Eastern:
4:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST (9 AM - 5 PM London)
From Europe:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM CET
From Asia:
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM JST (9 AM - 12 PM London)
Major Public Holidays
Important holidays that may affect business operations in London:
🎉Boxing Day
Reduced services, many offices closed
Typically: December 26
🎉Bank Holidays
Banks and many businesses closed
Typically: Various Mondays
🎉Good Friday
Public holiday, offices closed
Typically: March/April
🎉Christmas Day
Everything closed except essential services
Typically: December 25
Time Zone Facts
DST Status
Currently observing DST
UTC Offset
+00:00 from UTC
Coverage
Multiple cities in the region
Related Cities
Using the London World Clock
Our London world clock is a reliable tool for checking the current local time. Whether you're scheduling international meetings, coordinating with remote teams, or planning travel, this tool provides accurate, real-time information about the current time in London.