Current local time in London, Canada
The live clock above shows the time in London. London is in the America/Toronto time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | Ontario |
| Population | about 341,000 |
| Coordinates | 42.97° N, 81.25° W |
| Time zone | America/Toronto |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
London uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:28 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:46 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| September equinox | 7:12 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:52 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 0 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over London at about 12:34 PM in mid-January, and about 1:30 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 25 minutes ahead of the sun, because London sits at 81.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
London time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with London |
|---|---|---|
| New York | same time | |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | |
| London | 5 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead in Jan, 9.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs London |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchener | 81 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Sarnia | 94 km (58 mi) | same time |
| Hamilton | 119 km (74 mi) | same time |
| Erie, United States | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Windsor | 162 km (101 mi) | same time |
| Detroit, United States | 166 km (103 mi) | same time |
| Toronto | 169 km (105 mi) | same time |
| Cleveland, United States | 171 km (106 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Canada
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Vancouver
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Edmonton
- Hamilton
- Winnipeg
- Quebec City
- Kitchener
- Oshawa
- Halifax
- Victoria
- Windsor
- Saskatoon
- Regina
- Abbotsford
- Barrie
Questions people ask
What time zone is London in?
London is in the America/Toronto time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does London have daylight saving time?
London uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in London when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. London's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 25 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).