Current Time in London
UK Time (GMT/BST) · Time difference with Beijing
Time converter
Enter a time to convert between Beijing time and London. Time difference and daylight saving are handled automatically, and date changes are marked as next or previous day.
London timeWed, Oct 28, 2026 11:32:18
Current difference: 8 hours behind Beijing time, zone GMT (UK Time (GMT/BST)).
Time difference with Beijing
London is 8 hours behind Beijing time.
Beijing time 00:00–23:00 converted to London time (current difference: -8h):
| Beijing | London |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 16:00 previous day |
| 01:00 | 17:00 previous day |
| 02:00 | 18:00 previous day |
| 03:00 | 19:00 previous day |
| 04:00 | 20:00 previous day |
| 05:00 | 21:00 previous day |
| 06:00 | 22:00 previous day |
| 07:00 | 23:00 previous day |
| 08:00 | 00:00 |
| 09:00 | 01:00 |
| 10:00 | 02:00 |
| 11:00 | 03:00 |
| 12:00 | 04:00 |
| 13:00 | 05:00 |
| 14:00 | 06:00 |
| 15:00 | 07:00 |
| 16:00 | 08:00 |
| 17:00 | 09:00 |
| 18:00 | 10:00 |
| 19:00 | 11:00 |
| 20:00 | 12:00 |
| 21:00 | 13:00 |
| 22:00 | 14:00 |
| 23:00 | 15:00 |
Note: on daylight saving transition days the table may differ by one hour; the live clock above is always authoritative.
About London time
London (United Kingdom) is the capital of the UK and a global financial centre.
London lies on the River Thames and is a leading global centre for finance, culture and education.
London uses UK Time (GMT/BST) (GMT) and is 8 hours behind Beijing time. Daylight saving time is observed (from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October). It is currently not in effect, and the clock adjusts automatically.
See United Kingdom time for all major city times.
How to use
- Open the page to see the live clock. It is calibrated with the server automatically, no manual setup needed.
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Disclaimer
All times are calibrated with the server in real time, and time zone and daylight saving data come from the IANA Time Zone Database. Due to network latency, device performance and differences between browser time zone implementations, results may be off by a few seconds. They are for general reference only and should not be used as the timing basis for legal, financial or transport purposes.
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in London?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in London, calibrated with the server and adjusted for daylight saving time automatically.
What is the time difference between London and Beijing?
8 hours behind Beijing time. Beijing is at UTC+08:00 and London is currently at UTC+00:00.
Which time zone does London use?
London uses UK Time (GMT/BST) (IANA zone: Europe/London, current abbreviation: GMT).
Does London observe daylight saving time?
Daylight saving time is observed (from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October). It is currently not in effect, and the clock adjusts automatically.
What is 12:00 noon Beijing time in London?
12:00 Beijing time is 04:00 in London.