Current Local Time in London☆

London is located in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0). As a major metropolitan city in United Kingdom, London serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in London is 5 hours ahead of New York.

When planning calls or meetings with London, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The City of London financial district operates 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Shops typically open 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (9:00 PM on Thursdays in West End). Pubs traditionally close at 11:00 PM but many have later licenses. Sunday trading is limited (usually 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM for large stores). local time. London observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.

London has a population of approximately 9M (14M in the metro area). The local currency is the British Pound (£). To call London from abroad, use the country code +44 20. The primary language spoken is English.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, London time is 5 hours ahead of New York, and 9 hours behind Tokyo. This makes London conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.