London, United Kingdom
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Time in London compared to other major cities right now.
About London, United Kingdom
London is the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom, a global hub for finance, culture, media, and government. The city contains historic landmarks such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, and the British Museum.
Time zone details
London observes GMT/BST (Europe/London in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling United Kingdom from abroad
The international dialing code for United Kingdom is +44. To call a phone number in London, dial your country's international access code, then +44, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in United Kingdom
The official currency is GBP (£). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include English.
Top places to visit in London
- Tower of London — Historic castle housing the Crown Jewels, with 900+ years of royal history.
- British Museum — World-class collection including the Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon Marbles — free entry.
- Westminster Abbey — Gothic abbey where every English monarch has been crowned since 1066.
Top local foods of London
- Fish and chips — Battered cod with thick-cut fries, eaten with malt vinegar — try a proper chippy.
- Sunday roast — Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, potatoes, and gravy — the classic British weekend lunch.
- Indian curry on Brick Lane — Britain's adopted national dish — Brick Lane's curry houses are a London institution.
Working with someone in London
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in London, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.