Current Time in London

Live London time with automatic updates

02:51:07
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Time Zone: Europe/LondonUTC+00:00

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

🌍 Time Differences

Current time in other major cities:

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

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UTC Offset

+00:00 from UTC

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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.

Features of our world clock include:

Real-time updates every second
Easy time zone conversion
Business hours reference
Related cities with current times
Daylight Saving Time information