Time difference London

There is only a one hour time difference with London. In summer and in winter, there is one hour less with our neighbours across the Channel. So we gain an hour on arrival.

Opening hours London

To see / To do London

In London, museums and historic monuments are open every day. There are no Monday closures as in France. Most are open between 10am and 5:30pm. Some have late-night opening hours on Friday evenings until 10pm. Visitor numbers double at weekends, so it's best to visit during the week.

Enjoying yourself London

It is well known, the English eat earlier and restaurants are often crowded as early as 6:30 p.m., just after the job is done. To guarantee you a table, come instead around 8:30 pm. And to really eat at English time: think about booking. Restaurants are generally open daily, often close earlier on Sundays and are very often full on Sunday noon for sunday roast.

Take a break London

Bars and pubs close quite early, between 11pm and midnight. Not all bars and pubs have a licence to serve alcohol later. Some have this late license and can close around 2am. They are generally open from lunchtime. They are busiest after work, around 5pm and all day on Sundays. Happy hour is not very common in London. You can enjoy an afternoon tea, which includes a tray of pastries and a cup of tea.

(To) please yourself London

Most stores open Monday to Saturday from 9 or 10am to 6 or 7pm without interruption. In the city center, stores can sometimes stay open until 8 or 10 pm, and many open on Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm. In London, you'll even find stores open 24 hours a day.

Get out London

The English usually work between 9am and 5pm. They are free from 6pm and invade the pubs for lively afterworks. This is the busiest time of the day in pubs. Happy hour is not very common in London, except in some very touristy places. It starts earlier, sometimes even around 4pm. British people who do everything earlier will be in the clubs by 9pm. Bars often close their doors between 11pm and 12am maximum. The clubs stay open until 2 or 3 am in general. After hours are open until 6am.