London to Orkney time converter

Orkney is 1 hour ahead of London. When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 10:00 AM in Orkney.

London BST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Orkney SAST

Monday, October 19, 2026

London
United Kingdom
Mon, Oct 19
BSTUTC+1
Orkney
South Africa
Mon, Oct 19
SASTUTC+2+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

London to Orkney conversion table

Every hour of today in London and the matching time in Orkney. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

LondonOrkney
12:00 AM1:00 AM
1:00 AM2:00 AM
2:00 AM3:00 AM
3:00 AM4:00 AM
4:00 AM5:00 AM
5:00 AM6:00 AM
6:00 AM7:00 AM
7:00 AM8:00 AM
8:00 AM9:00 AM
9:00 AM10:00 AM
10:00 AM11:00 AM
11:00 AM12:00 PM
12:00 PM1:00 PM
1:00 PM2:00 PM
2:00 PM3:00 PM
3:00 PM4:00 PM
4:00 PM5:00 PM
5:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM
7:00 PM8:00 PM
8:00 PM9:00 PM
9:00 PM10:00 PM
10:00 PM11:00 PM
11:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in London (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Orkney).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because London and Orkney switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +1h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +2h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +1h

Distance

London and Orkney are 9,113 km (5,663 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between London and Orkney?

Orkney is 1 hour ahead of London.

What time is it in Orkney when it is 9 AM in London?

When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 10:00 AM in Orkney.

When is the best time to call Orkney from London?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in London (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Orkney).

Does the time difference between London and Orkney change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.