Time Difference Between Orkney and London
London is 1 hour behind Orkney.
South Africa
Orkney
Africa/Johannesburg · UTC+2
United Kingdom
London
Europe/London · UTC+1
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Orkney and London.
Orkney
10:00 AM
London
9:00 AM
Orkney
11:00 AM
London
10:00 AM
Orkney
12:00 PM
London
11:00 AM
Orkney
1:00 PM
London
12:00 PM
Orkney
2:00 PM
London
1:00 PM
Orkney
3:00 PM
London
2:00 PM
Orkney
4:00 PM
London
3:00 PM
Orkney
5:00 PM
London
4:00 PM
Orkney to London — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in London for an hour in Orkney. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Orkney and London?
London, United Kingdom (UTC+1) is 1 hour behind Orkney, South Africa (UTC+2).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Orkney and London?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Orkney and London?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Orkney, what time is it in London?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Orkney is mapped to its equivalent local time in London, including day shift markers when the date differs.