London time zone facts
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | British Summer Time (Europe/London) |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving | Yes (currently summer time) |
| Next clock change | Sunday, October 25, 2026, 02:00 AM → 01:00 AM, UTC (1 hour back) |
| Sunrise / sunset | 07:32 AM / 05:56 PM (Tue, October 20) |
| Country | United Kingdom — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 51.51° N, 0.13° W |
New York to London time converter
New York hour by hour in London time; the 4 highlighted rows are business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities.
| New York | London |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:00 |
| 01:00 | 06:00 |
| 02:00 | 07:00 |
| 03:00 | 08:00 |
| 04:00 | 09:00 |
| 05:00 | 10:00 |
| 06:00 | 11:00 |
| 07:00 | 12:00 |
| 08:00 | 13:00 |
| 09:00 | 14:00 |
| 10:00 | 15:00 |
| 11:00 | 16:00 |
| 12:00 | 17:00 |
| 13:00 | 18:00 |
| 14:00 | 19:00 |
| 15:00 | 20:00 |
| 16:00 | 21:00 |
| 17:00 | 22:00 |
| 18:00 | 23:00 |
| 19:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
London time compared with world cities
Relative to London; gaps with daylight-saving cities shift by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with London |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 2 hours ahead |
| New York | UTC−4 | 5 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 8 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 3 hours ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 2 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 8 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+11 | 10 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
London observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026: at 02:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 01:00 AM (UTC).
Sunrise and sunset in London
Next 7 days, local time (±2 min).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, October 20 | 07:32 AM | 05:56 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| Wed, October 21 | 07:34 AM | 05:54 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| Thu, October 22 | 07:36 AM | 05:52 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| Fri, October 23 | 07:38 AM | 05:50 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| Sat, October 24 | 07:39 AM | 05:48 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| Sun, October 25 | 06:41 AM | 04:46 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| Mon, October 26 | 06:43 AM | 04:44 PM | 10 h 1 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in London
Local times for Tue, October 20 (golden hour: sun 6° above to 4° below the horizon; blue hour: 4° to 6° below):
| Morning blue hour | 06:58 AM – 07:11 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 07:11 AM – 08:19 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:09 PM – 06:17 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:17 PM – 06:30 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and New York?
London is currently 5 hours ahead of New York. Because daylight saving rules differ between places, this gap can change by an hour during parts of the year.
What time zone is London in?
London is in British Summer Time (UTC+1). IANA time zone ID: Europe/London.
Does London observe daylight saving time?
London observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026: at 02:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 01:00 AM (UTC).
When is golden hour in London?
On Tue, October 20, evening golden hour in London runs 05:09 PM – 06:17 PM and morning golden hour 07:11 AM – 08:19 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in London?
On Tue, October 20, sunrise in London is at 07:32 AM and sunset at 05:56 PM, a day length of 10 h 24 min (local time).