Current Time in Europe/London Time Zone
IANA Name: Europe/London
Standard Offset: UTC +00:00
Daylight Saving: Yes
DST Offset: UTC +01:00
DST Abbreviation: BST
Currently Observing DST: Yes ✅
The Europe/London time zone at a glance
| Right now | 12:32 on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC+01:00 (1 hour ahead of UTC) |
| Abbreviation | BST |
| Daylight saving | Yes - Clocks change twice a year |
| Region | Europe |
What time is it in Europe/London?
The current local time in the Europe/London zone is 12:32 on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. The clock above updates every second. This zone runs on BST, which is UTC+01:00 - That's 1 hour ahead of UTC.
Does it change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Europe/London uses daylight saving time, so the clocks move forward one hour in spring and back one hour in autumn. Right now it is on summer (daylight saving) time. Because of this, its UTC offset is not the same all year. New to clock changes? Read our plain-English guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert Europe/London time
Use the live clock for exact seconds, but for quick planning: 12:00 UTC = 13:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 08:00 UTC. These examples use today's BST offset, so they automatically reflect whether daylight saving is active now.
Use Europe/London when software asks for a time zone
Europe/London is the exact IANA identifier for this rule set. Use it in calendars, code, schedules, and travel planning instead of only writing UTC+01:00, because a plain UTC offset does not describe daylight-saving rules or future legal changes.
Where is Europe/London time used?
It is the official local time in Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey and United Kingdom. Cities that use this zone include Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff and Edinburgh.
Best next checks for Europe/London
For a real-world meeting, compare Europe/London with a city page or use the time zone converter. For a reminder on your own device, set an online alarm after you confirm the local date and time.
💡 Tip: Setting up a call with someone in Guernsey? Remember they are on UTC+01:00. Check the live clock above before you pick a time, then compare nearby city pages for local context.
The Europe/London time zone - Frequently asked questions
What is the Europe/London time zone?
Europe/London is a time zone in the Europe region. It runs on BST, which is UTC+01:00.
What is the UTC offset of Europe/London?
Europe/London is UTC+01:00 right now - 1 hour ahead of UTC. The offset shifts by an hour for part of the year because of daylight saving time.
Does Europe/London use daylight saving time?
Yes. The clocks move forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn.
Which countries use Europe/London time?
It is used in Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey and United Kingdom.
How Alarm.now reads Europe/London
IANA rule set and current offset
Europe/London is treated as an IANA time-zone identifier, not just a short abbreviation. That means the page can connect the live clock to its UTC offset, standard abbreviation GMT, daylight abbreviation BST, and any daylight-saving rule changes.
Best use cases
Use this page when software, calendars, or travel plans ask for the exact IANA zone. For a place-based view, follow the linked country and city clocks above, or compare zones with the time zone converter.