London time zone facts
| Date | Thursday, October 1, 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 | 06:59 AM / 06:40 PM (Thu, October 1) |
| Country | United Kingdom — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 51.51° N, 0.13° W |
New York to London time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in London? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings (4 hours).
| 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
Differences are relative to London. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change 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+10 | 9 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
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, October 1 | 06:59 AM | 06:40 PM | 11 h 42 min |
| Fri, October 2 | 07:00 AM | 06:38 PM | 11 h 38 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 07:02 AM | 06:36 PM | 11 h 34 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 07:04 AM | 06:34 PM | 11 h 30 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 07:05 AM | 06:31 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 07:07 AM | 06:29 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 07:08 AM | 06:27 PM | 11 h 18 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in London
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Thu, October 1:
| Morning blue hour | 06:25 AM – 06:38 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:38 AM – 07:43 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:56 PM – 07:01 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 07:01 PM – 07:14 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 Thu, October 1, evening golden hour in London runs 05:56 PM – 07:01 PM and morning golden hour 06:38 AM – 07:43 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in London?
On Thu, October 1, sunrise in London is at 06:59 AM and sunset at 06:40 PM, a day length of 11 h 42 min (local time).