Current Date And Time In London, United Kingdom
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:58:18 BST
State: England
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 8,961,989
District: Greater London
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about London, a city in England, United Kingdom in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for London — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | London | |
| District / County | Greater London | |
| State | England | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 8,961,989 | |
| Area | 1,572.00 km² (606.95 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | National Capital | |
| Population Rank in England | #1 of 4214 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Pound Sterling | |
| Code ISO-4217 | GBP | |
| Symbol | £ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +44 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .uk | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 25 | |
| In Feet | 82 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 51.51 | |
| Longitude | -0.13 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 51.509° N 0.126° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 51° 30' 31" N 0° 7' 33" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 51° 30.51' N 0° 7.54' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Audinghen, France (141 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:39 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:31 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 51m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | W | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/London | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 0047-01-01 |
London is a city situated in England, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Greater London, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies London as a National Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in England
The latitude and longitude of London pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 25 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open London on the map
London runs on UTC +00:00, shifting to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in London run on Pound Sterling (GBP), shown with the symbol £. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › London exchange rates
To ring a number in London from outside United Kingdom, dial +44 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into London and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, London ranks #1 of 4214 cities in England. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the England market. › Cities near London
London has a recorded population of approximately 8,961,989 people. That places it #1 of 4214 cities with population data in England. Browse more cities in England for comparison.
London spans approximately 1,572.00 square kilometers (606.95 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
London sits within Greater London, is part of England in United Kingdom. It is classified as a National Capital.
London keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:39 AM and sets around 08:31 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in London price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our London currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from London lands you closest to Audinghen, France, about 141 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close London sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
