UTC to London Time Converter
Convert Coordinated Universal Time to London instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Coordinated Universal Time
UTC
8:28
London
BST
9:28
UTC is on standard time (UTC), while London is on daylight savings (BST) right now.
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How the UTC to London time difference works
London is 1 hour ahead of UTC. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the global time standard the world sets its clocks by. London (BST) is a city in United Kingdom. For example, 9:00 AM UTC is 10:00 AM London. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
1 hour
Daylight saving
London only
UTC offset
UTC+0
London offset
UTC+0
UTC to London conversion chart
| Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) | London (BST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM UTC (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM London). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
ReykjavikAccraDakarAbidjanBamako
London (BST)
Manchester (UK)BirminghamLiverpoolGlasgowLeedsBelfast
UTC to London questions
Is London ahead of or behind UTC?
London is 1 hour ahead of UTC. So 9:00 AM UTC is 10:00 AM London, and 5:00 PM UTC is 6:00 PM London.
What time is it in London when it is 12:00 PM UTC?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) UTC in Coordinated Universal Time, it is 1:00 PM London in London.
How many hours difference is there between UTC and London?
There is a 1 hour difference. London (BST) runs 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Do UTC and London observe daylight saving time?
London observes daylight saving time but Coordinated Universal Time does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between UTC and London?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM UTC (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM London). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Coordinated Universal Time and London.
Which cities use UTC and London?
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) covers cities such as Reykjavik, Accra, Dakar, Abidjan, Bamako. London (BST) covers cities such as Manchester (UK), Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Leeds, Belfast.